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The engineer focuses on research & development of technologies that enable and advance semi and fully autonomous systems for both defense and commercial customers. 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.\nThe typical AI_ML Engineer should show:\nKNOWLEDGE - Demonstrates a strong understanding and applies industry techniques within area of specialization.\nCOMPLEXITY - Develops solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.\nIMPACT - Contributes to organizational projects and goals. Represents on specific projects and teams, contributing to effective collaboration and problem resolution.\nTypical tasks may include:\nDevelop, test, and verify deep learning object detection and classification solutions and image processing and augmentation methods for missile and fire control products\nDevelop, validate, and test complex models and simulations that utilize convolutional neural networks, transformers, generative AI, and other such techniques to detect and classify objects of interest.\nDevelop, validate and deploy AI/ML algorithms to CPUs, GPUs or edge devices\nEvaluate and analyze system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements\nPerform analyses and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities\nOpportunities will exist to join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of different programs that are in various stages of product development.\nSupport program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers\nBasic Qualifications\nBS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree and 1+ years of relevant experience.\nInterim Clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen.\nShall be fluent in one or more of the following languages:MATLAB, python, C++\n\nShall have experience solving problems and relevant algorithm development in the AI_ML domains mentioned below:Experience in training and inference on modern deep learning neural networks for object detection, classification, and be able to analyze and interpret results.\nExperience designing and analyzing object detection and classification networks and applying image augmentation and explainable AI\nExperience in using deep learning frameworks such as: PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX\nExperience deploying neural networks on embedded/edge devices\nUnderstanding of how to design neural network architectures and their computational requirements and impacts\n\nShall demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of:Linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and convolution transformations\n\nHave experience in validating C++ algorithm simulations and hardware models with real-time data collections\nHave been exposed to implementing and debugging AI_ML algorithms running in a real-time processing environments\nDesired Skills\nActive Secret Clearance\nExperience developing and analyzing algorithms related to computer vision\nDemonstrated skills in probability, statistics, and Design of Experiments (DOE)\nExperience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirement to various hardware platforms\nExperience in validating C++ algorithm simulations and hardware models with real-time data collections\nHave been exposed to implementing and debugging AI_ML algorithms running in a real-time processing environments\nAbility to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses\nKnowledge of model optimization techniques (quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation)\nKnowledge of hardware acceleration techniques (CUDA, OpenCL, Vulkan)\nFamiliarity with AMD Xilinx tools (Vitis AI) and FPGA programming\nExperience with TensorRT, OpenVINO, or other inference optimization frameworks\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00\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. 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.\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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.\nFor (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. 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