Senior AI Research & Autonomy Leader

Lockheed Martin

Maryland

On-site

USD 167,000 - 310,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) match
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a technical leader to accelerate responsible AI and autonomy adoption across the Lighthouse and LM Lighthouse events. You will shape AI-enabled capabilities for defense technology, modeling, simulation, wargaming, and decision analysis in real and synthetic environments.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, engaging with government and industry, and delivering practical, field-ready AI demonstrations.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in defense AI, autonomy, and mission-focused tech.
  • Experience translating military needs into AI-enabled concepts and demonstrations.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage with government, industry, and academia.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of AI and autonomy into LM Lighthouse events and customer engagements.
  • Translate mission needs into AI concepts, tech demonstrations, experiments, and transitions.
  • Provide technical direction to engineers, operators, and analysts across LM.
  • Engage with government, industry, and think tanks to advance military capabilities and AI standards.
  • Identify and drive external engagement, AI standards, and responsible AI activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Stakeholder engagement
Technical AI expertise
Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

PMP certification
CRADA experience

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a technical leader to accelerate responsible AI and autonomy adoption across the Lighthouse and LM Lighthouse events. You will shape AI-enabled capabilities for defense technology, modeling, simulation, wargaming, and decision analysis in real and synthetic environments.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, engaging with government and industry, and delivering practical, field-ready AI demonstrations.

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