Forge AI/Machine Learning Engineer Senior

Senior Forge AI/ML Engineer in Grand Prairie, TX (hybrid) leading end-to-end AI/ML solutions for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control and owning secure DevOps for defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML pipelines to tackle engineering, manufacturing, and business-operations challenges, including test-point reduction, automated calibration, AI-powered document search, and computer-vision inspection.
• Build and implement edge-deployed AI/ML solutions for classified, air-gapped environments.
• Lead cross-functional solution teams using a consulting-style project framework, coordinating engineering design, production, and business operations.
• Partner directly with program customers to define value-driven outcomes and deliver measurable results in cost, labor, yield, and schedule.
• Own the full DevOps lifecycle—CI/CD, containerization, model monitoring, and governance—for secure, high-assurance AI in defense systems.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related field
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance
• AI/ML research and development experience with a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI such as LLMs
• Proficiency with Python and agentic IDEs
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MCPs
• Ability to lay out technical roadmaps and communicate plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Technologies

• Python
• TensorFlow
• PyTorch
• MCPs
• LLMs

Benefits

• Flexible 4-day × 10-hour schedules
• Part-time Remote Telework
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Career growth opportunities

Security clearance

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US citizen for consideration, and the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Clearance level

Secret

Expression of interest

By applying to this job, you express interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities with similar skills and requirements. If a match is identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time remote telework: the employee will split time between remote work and a Lockheed Martin facility, with weekly schedule details discussed during the hiring process.

Work schedule options

Lockheed Martin supports multiple alternate work schedules to provide flexibility. Standard 40 hours over five days is available, along with condensed schedules that offer more time away from the office, in addition to Paid Time Off benefits.

Schedule for this position

4x10 hour days, three days off per week.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Business unit

Missiles and Fire Control

Relocation

Possible

Career area

Software Engineering

Type

Full-Time

Shift

First