AI/ML Research Scientist — Autonomy & Perception, Flexible

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in California seeks an AI/ML Research Engineer to advance autonomous capabilities across perception, motion planning, and controls in LM products and platforms. You will translate requirements into software, apply AI/ML algorithms, and integrate prototypes through development, testing, and troubleshooting while coordinating with cross‑functional teams across the lifecycle.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with AI/ML techniques and languages (Python, C++,

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced AI/ML techniques.
• Experience with AI/ML domain programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java, GO, MATLAB).
• Experience with communications protocols, e.g. RF and/or 5G.
• Aptitude with DevOps technologies such as Python, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.
• Experience developing applications on Linux or similar.
• Experience interfacing with databases (SQL, MongoDB).
• Active security clearance eligibility (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and implement products to enhance perception, motion/mission planning, and controls in LM products and platforms.
• Translate requirements and apply them to software, integrating autonomy and ML algorithms into LM products.
• Determine software methods to acquire and execute knowledge, implementing algorithms into software to recognize patterns and perform tasks.
• Oversee various phases of AI-based software development from requirements to testing and deployment.
• Review test outcomes, troubleshoot, and debug issues.
• Collaborate with teams across the development lifecycle (perception, mission planning, simulation, testing).

Skills

Advanced AI/ML

Python

C++

Java

Go

MATLAB

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

SQL

MongoDB

Problem solving

Technical communication

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Go

MATLAB

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

SQL

MongoDB

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in California seeks an AI/ML Research Engineer to advance autonomous capabilities across perception, motion planning, and controls in LM products and platforms. You will translate requirements into software, apply AI/ML algorithms, and integrate prototypes through development, testing, and troubleshooting while coordinating with cross‑functional teams across the lifecycle.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with AI/ML techniques and languages (Python, C++,