A/AI Research Engineer
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Sep 29, 2026 · 28d ago
Virtual Three, TX
Remote
Full-time
Mid
$130K–$175K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
Standard Job Description
Focuses on research & development of technologies that enable and advance semi and fully autonomous systems for both defense and commercial customers. Serves as the algorithm expert with up-to-date knowledge on modern AI research and may be involved in the inception of ideas and drive the development cycles from research to test of prototypes for a major project or component of a major project.Researches and discovers improvements to machine learning and robotic algorithms; Drives advancements in techniques used in signal processing, computer vision (CV), and control systems; Develops AI algorithms for mission systems; Applies latest research on AI algorithms and trains machine learning / deep learning models to solve a variety of problems; Investigates and applies the latest machine learning and deep learning techniques; Optimizes the performance of AI algorithms, applications, and platforms; Develops and documents algorithm and implementation requirements; Develops prototypes that will enable autonomous functionality in LM products and platforms; Interfaces with other teams involved the development lifecycle for perception, mission and motion planning, simulation and modeling, testing, etc.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer
Science from an accredited college in a related
discipline, or equivalent experience, with 2 years
of professional experience; or a related Master’s
degree
• Previous experience building machine learning (AI/ML)
models by way of work, projects, courses, etc.
• Experience with developing software and
software engineering best practices, specifically in python.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills,
business acumen, and demonstrated excellent
oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a US citizen
Desired Skills
• Experience with natural language processing techniques.
• Experience in applying deep learning, especially CNNs, RNNS, LSTMs, and reinforcement learning, generative AI (GenAI).
• Experience with integration of data products into customer applications.
• Experience with or knowledge of data engineering.
• Experience with or knowledge of AWS.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or engineering processes.
• Story-telling and data visualization.
• Experience with UI/UX and/or human-machine interaction.
• Experience with SQL.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $101400.00 - $188200.00 • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $91200.00 - $169400.00 • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $81100.00 - $150500.00 • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $72900.00 - $135500.00 • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.
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Benefits
Benefits detected in the listing.
Dental
Vision
401(K)
Pto
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave