Forge AI/Machine Learning Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as you tackle mission-critical defense systems. This onsite senior Forge AI/ML Engineer role in Orlando, FL leads end-to-end AI/ML pipelines and DevOps across defense programs, combining technical leadership with meaningful, real-world impact.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

• Own the technical execution of the program customer project
• Leverage advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to drive data-driven decisions across MFC engineering and production
• Apply statistical techniques, ML algorithms, and data visualization to identify trends and correlations in data from engineering development and production
• Develop, implement, and advocate for AI-powered solutions
• Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML pipelines that support engineering design, manufacturing, and business operations challenges
• Build and implement edge deployed AI/ML solutions for classified, air gapped environments
• Lead cross-functional solution teams using a standard consulting style project framework
• Partner with program customers to understand pain points, define value-driven outcomes, and deliver measurable results
• Own the full DevOps lifecycle: CI/CD, containerization, model monitoring, and governance for secure, high-assurance AI

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or related field
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance ( Interim required to start )
• Experience in AI/ML research and development 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
• LLMs
• MCPs
• CI/CD
• Containerization
• MLOps

Security and Clearance

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

Experience and Roles

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Additional Details

• Business Unit: Missiles and Fire Control
• Relocation: Possible
• Career Area: Software Engineering
• Type: Full-Time
• Shift: First
• Locations: Orlando, FL onsite; Nationwide & OCONUS positions exist

Work Arrangement

• Location: Orlando, FL onsite
• Work arrangement: Onsite full-time
• Schedule: 4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week
• Relocation: Possible
• Remote work: Not available for this role