AI Mission System Lead, Development & Integration

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin’s Artificial Intelligence Center seeks a Machine Learning Engineering Manager to provide both functional and technical leadership to a team of AI/ML engineers. You will guide prototyping, integration, and maturation of AI systems across multiple programs, ensuring standards are applied throughout lifecycle.

This role emphasizes leadership, innovation, and collaboration in a high‑security environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in engineering assignments and successful results in leading software‑intensive programs.
• General knowledge of Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead ML engineering teams on AI system development and integration across multiple programs.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from requirements and design to flight testing and deployment.
• Support recruiting, staffing, and the development of product line roadmaps.

Skills

ML frameworks

Python programming

Web application basics

CUDA HPC

DevOps tools

Networking/REST/UDP

Linux development

C++

Databases

AI deployments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Docker

GitHub/GitLab CI

RESTful API

Job description

Lockheed Martin’s Artificial Intelligence Center seeks a Machine Learning Engineering Manager to provide both functional and technical leadership to a team of AI/ML engineers. You will guide prototyping, integration, and maturation of AI systems across multiple programs, ensuring standards are applied throughout lifecycle.

This role emphasizes leadership, innovation, and collaboration in a high‑security environment.