Lead AI/ML Researcher

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a highly skilled AI/ML Research Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions for national security challenges in the Space domain. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, contributing to groundbreaking projects that have a significant impact on safety and security. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, this position allows you to drive AI strategy and develop solutions to critical problems. Join a team where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of technology in space exploration.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in AI, ML, Deep Learning, or Computer Vision.
• Experience with modern software development tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI/ML tools to tackle complex challenges in Space.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals in research and development.

Skills

AI/ML

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Python

Java

C++

C#

MATLAB

RF image processing

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Scikit-learn

Job description

Description:By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.

Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Research Engineer to join a cross-functional team of experts in research, data science, software development, physics, and mathematics. As a key member of this team, you will leverage cutting-edge AI/ML tools and techniques to tackle the most complex challenges in Space - all in support of our national security.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, drive innovation, help steer AI strategy, and contribute to the development of solutions that address critical problems in the Space domain.

The successful candidate will have advanced experience with and/or knowledge of: AI/ML, Deep Learning, or Computer Vision, modern software development practices/languages, and a passion for math and science.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, etc.)

• Advanced research experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, or Image Processing

• Experience with modern software development tools and practices

• No clearance required prior to start
Desired Skills:
• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline

• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C++, C#, or MATLAB

• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or Scikit-learn

• Experience with RF, SAR or EO image processing algorithms/techniques

• Experience with AWS or another cloud computing platform

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

#LMSpaceAI
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $128,200 - $225,975. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Artificial Intelligence
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First