Staff AI Research Engineer

Key Skills

Java Programming, SAP, Python Programming, C++, SQL, Git, Big Data Technology, Data science techniques, Bayesian networks, Data Visualization, NoSQL, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Docker, Scikit-learn, AI technology, R Programming, Statistics, Algorithms, Kubeflow, MLflow, Data Modelling, Lean Six Sigma, OpenDataHub, Domino

Job Description

The Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) team is seeking motivated engineers with a strong background in applying research and development of artificial intelligence and machine learning to support the RMS AI team and product portfolio.

• The RMS AI Engineering & Technology team is focused on a broad range of projects from research & development to prototype development, culminating in deployment of our products to customers. We are on the bleeding edge, inserting AI into defense systems, delivered through our AI Software Factory. This role will get a unique mix with research, prototype development, and software to hardware toolchain development all within the domain of AI / ML programs.
• At Lockheed Martin, we build solutions for some of the world's hardest engineering problems across a wide portfolio and our culture encourages employees to think big and innovate, perform with excellence, and bring ideas to life. Our team cultivates a learning mindset with practical implementation, and fosters an inclusive environment, harnessing the best of a diverse set of perspectives for our products and solutions.
• The RMS AI team has an immediate opportunity for a dynamic, hardworking, motivated engineer who wants to join our team. If you have an interest and passion for making AI / ML real, come and be a part of our team. At Lockheed Martin, we are driven by innovation and integrity, and we are excited to bring cutting edge technology to our customers & their missions.
• This role is responsible for applying research & development of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions and provide discriminating capability to our customers technologies and products. This requires expertise in algorithms, with knowledge on modern AI research. This role will engage many parts of the system development lifecycle including: concept and idea generation, requirements generation, integration with system and software design, and implementation. Activities will range from low TRL research, development of prototypes, building demos, and transitioning to production.
• This role is expected to know the latest in current AI paradigms, algorithms, and models (e.g. deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision); developing these techniques in relevant domains to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions. A focus on optimizing the performance of AI algorithms, applications, and platforms will be necessary to plan, conduct, develop, and operationalize machine learning models on datasets that include time series, text, etc. This also requires a candidate to maintain awareness of emerging analytics, AI / ML, and domain-specific technologies; use your experience within the AI/ML domain to drive the team forward on product creation. This role will be expected to assume technical lead responsibilities & lead teams, ensure standard methodologies, take ownership of critical tasks, and mentor junior engineers. This role may be based at any RMS site, or remotely via telecommuting depending on program needs.
• In addition to the responsibilities highlighted above we offer extensive benefits to include competitive 401k and insurance. We remain an equal opportunity company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML domain programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java, GO, MatLab)
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML models, and a knowledge of machine learning frameworks and deep learning toolsets (e.g. SciKit-learn, TensorFlow PyTorch, Caffe, Keras)
• DevOps experience including CI/CD pipelines to build, test, deploy
• Experience developing applications on Linux
• Experience with network/messaging (UDP, ZeroMQ, RESTful API, etc.)
• Experience interfacing with databases (SQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Familiarity with high-performance computing
• Knowledge of classical AI techniques & ability to implement algorithms into software to train systems to recognize patterns and perform specific functions
• Experience with one or more of the AI disciplines (e.g. Natural Language Processing, Anomaly Detection, Markov Chain and Monte Carlo (MCMC) Methods, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Testing)
• Technical lead or leadership experience in AI / ML or software development
• Strong problem solving mindset: ability to develop create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a fast-paced schedule
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex design information, technical decision and issues to both highly technical and non-technical peers
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with signal processing & domain expertise
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing efficient algorithms and performing analysis with a numerical scripting language such as Python, R or MATLAB (preferably in Python)

Career Area: Artificial Intelligence | Job ID: 549833BR