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Serves as the algorithm expert with up-to-date knowledge on modern AI research and may be involved in the inception of ideas and drive the development cycles from research to test of prototypes for a major project or component of a major project.Researches and discovers improvements to machine learning and robotic algorithms; Drives advancements in techniques used in signal processing, computer vision (CV), and control systems; Develops AI algorithms for mission systems; Applies latest research on AI algorithms and trains machine learning / deep learning models to solve a variety of problems; Investigates and applies the latest machine learning and deep learning techniques; Optimizes the performance of AI algorithms, applications, and platforms; Develops and documents algorithm and implementation requirements; Develops prototypes that will enable autonomous functionality in LM products and platforms; Interfaces with other teams involved the development lifecycle for perception, mission and motion planning, simulation and modeling, testing, etc.\nBasic Qualifications\n- Demonstrated years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions at scale.\n- Experience with AI/ML programming languages (Python, C++, etc.)\n- Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, fine-tuning, or deploying large language models (≥10B parameters).\n- Demonstrated expertise in prompt/context engineering (designing, testing, and optimizing prompts for reliability, safety, and performance).\n- Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, etc.)\n- Research experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, or Image Processing.\n- Experience deploying/hosting AI solutions & applications into production\nDesired Skills\n- UI development using applications such as Streamlit\n- Design and implementation of autonomous agents (hierarchical RL, planning-as-search, LLM-driven agents).\n- Experience with multi-modal perception loops, self-reflection, and tool-use APIs (e.g., ReAct, LangChain Agents).\n- Experience with AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, KMS, Lambda, API Gateway) to build and secure scalable infrastructure.\n- Proficiency with frameworks that support autonomous reasoning and planning, such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, and LlamaIndex.\n- Ability to implement hybrid retrieval, semantic chunking, and GraphRAG (combining knowledge graphs with vector search).\n- Proficiency in building both MCP Clients (to host models) and MCP Servers (to expose data/tools)\nPay Information\nGeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $101400.00 - $188200.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.\n\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $91200.00 - $169400.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.\n\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $81100.00 - $150500.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.\n\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $72900.00 - $135500.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc. \n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.\nLockheed 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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