Partner directly with program customers to understand pain points, define value driven outcomes, and deliver measurable results (cost, labor, yield, schedule).
Own the full DevOps lifecycle: CI/CD, containerization, model monitoring, and governance for secure, high assurance AI in defense systems.
Who We Are
The Forge is Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control internal data and AI consultancy, created to meet the accelerating pressure of firm fixed price contracts and rapid program ramps. Operating like an independent consulting firm inside Lockheed Martin, we deliver AI enabled insights that drive critical cost and schedule reduction initiatives. Our customer centric, value first mindset makes us a trusted partner across engineering, production, and business ops, turning complex data into decisive, cost saving actions.
Who You Are
You are a technically proficient leader with over seven years of hands-on experience building and scaling AI/ML solutions, ranging from supervised/unsupervised machine learning, deep learning models, computer vision systems or large language models. Your background includes solid engineering design work in aerospace or defense, giving you an intimate understanding of design processes, tools, and challenges. You approach every engagement with a consulting mindset, scoping, delivering, and rigorously measuring value for internal customers, while communicating complex concepts clearly to senior stakeholders. A proactive lifelong learner, you stay ahead of the latest AI tools and trends and actively share that knowledge across the team. You thrive autonomously, taking full ownership of end-to-end projects, and you excel in customer facing roles where you build trust, drive results, and champion continuous improvement.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is on-site in Chelmsford, MA. We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits, investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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Basic Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related field
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance
5+ years of 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
Must have the ability to lay out technical roadmaps and communicate those plans and solutions to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills
Excellent technical and executive communication skills
Experience with AI/ML ethics, fairness, and transparency
Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, agentic systems and LLMs
Experience in full AI System solutioning including but not limited to, MLOps, retrieval systems, security, frontend UX/UI design, reliability, evaluation and verification
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a rapid schedule
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. 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.
