Forge AI/Machine Learning Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin’s Missiles & Fire Control unit invites a senior Forge AI/ML Engineer to lead end-to-end AI and ML initiatives that transform raw data into actionable insights for defense programs. Based in Grand Prairie, Texas with a hybrid work arrangement, this role blends advanced research with secure DevOps ownership to deliver high-assurance AI solutions for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML pipelines that address engineering, manufacturing, and business-operations challenges, such as reducing test points, automating calibration, AI-powered document search, and computer vision-based inspection.
• Develop edge-deployed AI/ML capabilities suitable for classified, air-gapped environments.
• Lead cross-functional solution teams in a consulting-style project framework, coordinating engineering design, production, and operations.
• Partner directly with program customers to define value-driven outcomes and deliver measurable improvements 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. Citizen and the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
• Experience in AI/ML research and development with a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI such as large language models.
• Proficiency in 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 and solutions to both highly 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 Statement

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US citizen to be considered and 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 the position and may be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. If a match is identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely

Part-time remote telework is available: the selected candidate will split time between remote work and a Lockheed Martin facility. The exact weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules

Lockheed Martin supports diverse alternate work schedules to provide flexibility. Schedules can range from a standard 40-hour week over five days to condensed arrangements, in addition to Paid Time Off benefits.

Schedule for This Position

4x10 hour days, with three days off per week.

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Business Unit

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available

Possible

Career Area

Software Engineering

Type

Full-Time

Shift

First

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.