The A/AI Machine Learning Engineer - Associate role focuses on developing, integrating, and deploying autonomy and AI algorithms for motion planning and control of autonomous vehicles, supporting the full software development lifecycle from requirements through debugging and integration.
Location
Littleton, Colorado (hybrid)
Salary
Annual base salary: USD 73,200 to 129,030. The stated range applies to listed locations; for other states, the final range will reflect the candidate's final work location.
Responsibilities
- Design and integrate algorithms to enable mission planning and motion control for autonomous vehicles.
- Manage multiple phases of autonomy software development, from requirements generation and software design to integration, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and deployment.
- Translate requirements into design and code, ensuring alignment with specifications.
- Review test outcomes, troubleshoot issues, and perform debugging as needed.
- Develop interfaces to enable integration with other components of the autonomy stack.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with both C++ and Python.
- Experience in path planning.
Technologies
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
Job Details
- Job ID: 729175BR
- Date Posted: May. 21, 2026
- Experience Level: Experienced Professional
- Career Area: Artificial Intelligence
- Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
- Type: Full-Time
- Shift: First
- Relocation Availability: Possible
- Clearance Level: None
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 such a match is identified, you may be contacted for this or future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The selected candidate will work part of their schedule remotely and part at a Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules to provide additional flexibility. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over five days to condensed formats, with paid time off benefits in addition to these schedules.
Schedule for This Position
4x10 hour day, three days off per week
