Job Description
We are seeking an Applied AI Software Engineer to help accelerate the integration of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into complex software systems and simulation environments. This role sits at the intersection of software development, system integration, and applied AI-enabling rapid capability delivery across virtual and hardware lab environments.
You will work alongside software developers, system engineers, and test teams to integrate, evaluate, and mature AI-enabled features prior to formal system integration, verification, and validation. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who is comfortable working across system boundaries and is motivated to apply AI to solve real-world engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities into existing and emerging software systems, simulation frameworks, and lab environments
- Collaborate with software developers to incorporate AI-driven features early in the development lifecycle
- Develop and maintain integration pipelines across virtual and hardware-based test environments
- Design, implement, and evaluate AI-enabled workflows for system-level capabilities
- Troubleshoot complex integration issues spanning software, data, and system interfaces
- Contribute to the development of tools, automation, and infrastructure that enable scalable AI integration
- Work with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, interfaces, and performance metrics for AI-enabled development
- Advocate and champion use of AI throughout the development lifecycle
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in software engineering or systems integration
- Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C++, Java
- Experience applying and integrating AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., model integration, inference pipelines, or data processing workflows)
- Experience working in Linux-based development environments
Desired skills
- Ability to debug and resolve complex, cross-domain technical issues
- Experience working with software integration, APIs, and distributed systems
- Experience integrating machine learning models into production or test environments
- Familiarity with simulation environments or hardware/software lab integration
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of data pipelines, MLOps practices, or model lifecycle management
- Experience with real-time or embedded systems
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,435. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,700 - $177,905. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
