Autonomy /AI Machine Learning Engineer Senior
Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, Connecticut
Job Responsibilities
Description:
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Define the future of aviation. Stand at the forefront of technology and innovation. Transform your ideas and dreams into reality. Join Lockheed Martin’s Flight Controls and Autonomy team and be part of the greatest transformation in aviation history; unmanned fully autonomous flight.
The Flight Controls and Autonomy team is currently seeking highly motivated technology pioneers with a desire to steer and lead the Autonomy industry. Successful candidates must be willing and able to work on highly complex complicated problems, leading to world-changing technological breakthroughs.
The team’s technical areas of emphasis include Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems, Guidance/Navigation & Control (GNC), Flight Test, Autonomy, Aviation Robotics, Perception, AI, and Motion Planning.
THE WORK
In this role, the candidate will work with a team to build novel software architectures, algorithms, and tools for modeling the environment. This model representation fuses a-priori information (terrain, towers, airspaces) with real-time sensor data. The model representation is tightly integrated into aircraft motion planning to deliver a safe and smooth path for the aircraft. Other responsibilities include the development of databases and analytics tools to enable collection and processing of very large terrain and point cloud based data sets.
The candidate shall have a background and applied expertise in autonomous systems perception including computer vision, mapping, object detection, semantic segmentation, classification, camera/lidar calibration, and point cloud processing. Strong knowledge of the state-of-the-art research and emerging technology in perception, including various sensors. Strong applied background in working with system with multiple perception sensors including cameras, Lidars, and Radar as well as sensor fusion algorithms.
The candidate shall have expertise in autonomous systems motion planning and trajectory optimization including search-based and sample based planning algorithms. Strong applied background in motion planning with kinodynamic constraints in cluttered environments in 3-dimension. Kowledge of the state-of-the-art research and emerging technology in motion planning for systems with kinodynamic constraints
The candidate shall have the ability to rapidly prototype innovative perception and motion algorithms and transition them to flight test. Collaborate with other researchers and engineers across the autonomy and flight controls team. Support various programs to develop autonomy including software development, test, system integration and flight tests. The candidate shall have strong coding skills in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
This position is based in Stratford, CT.
WHY JOIN US
You will have the opportunity to drive innovation and transformation across our factories, leveraging industry-leading technologies and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to shape the future of manufacturing. This role offers a unique blend of autonomy, strategic influence, and technical expertise, allowing you to make a lasting impact on our operations and advance your career as a technology leader.
Basic Qualifications:
• B.S. in computer science, electrical, mechanical, robotics engineering or engineer related field
• Academic background and applied expertise in autonomous systems perception including computer vision, mapping, object detection, semantic segmentation, classification, camera/lidar calibration, and point cloud processing
• Experience with research and emerging technology in perception, including various sensors
• Background in working with system with multiple perception sensors including cameras, Lidars, and Radar as well as sensor fusion algorithms
• Academic background and applied expertise in autonomous systems motion planning and trajectory optimization including search-based, sample based planning algorithms
• Background in motion planning with kinodynamic constraints in cluttered environments in 3-dimension
• Experience with research and emerging technology in motion planning for systems with kinodynamic constrains
• Experience implementing prototype innovative perception and motion algorithms into flight tests
• Experience collaborating with other researchers and engineers across the autonomy and flight controls team
• Experience supporting various programs to develop autonomy including software development, test, system integration and flight tests
• Advanced coding skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB
Desired Skills:
• MS or PhD preferred
• Experience with heterogeneous computing and parallelization
• Experience with inter-process communications layers
• Experience working with large databases
• Experience in LIDAR point cloud processing
• Experience with dynamic model of airplane and helicopter and flight controls
• Demonstrable ability to create real-time motion planning algorithms
• Experience working on safety-critical software systems
• Flight test experience
• Linux environment
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Artificial Intelligence
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.