A/AI Software & Systems Architect Stf
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
When it comes to cutting edge machine learning to tackle complex problems, Lockheed Martin is driven by a singular mission focus and desire to continuously innovate. Today’s challenges to global security aren’t just changing - They’re accelerating faster than ever before. Through our dedication to our mission, our AI-enabled systems are changing the way militaries operate and protect their forces, the way first responders fight fires, and how researchers explore the far reaches of space and the ocean’s depths. The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team is seeking an individual with a strong working knowledge in software engineering, Python, C++, and STAR.OS knowledge to support the Applied AI Mission Management team and product portfolio focusing on Cogniverse Mission Management. Defines the architecture of autonomous components of LM products or platforms from concept to specifications, recommending and making technical decisions on techniques, and solutions, and how solutions will be integrated and deployed with other systems to meet customer requirements.Provides architectural guidance on autonomous systems on or across project team(s); Defines hardware, software, and systems architecture for (significant components of) autonomous product(s) and platform(s); Interfaces with stakeholders and translates customer requirements into high level technical specifications; Determines technical standards and requirements for software, hardware/tools, and platforms; Participates in architecture reviews and ensures that technical standards and requirements address user needs and constraints; Develops, analyzes, documents technical specifications, and decides on components and design of software, hardware, and system(s); Recommends alternatives to meet or enhance ability to meet requirements for human-machine and/or machine-machine teaming;Defines, communicates, and enforces design standards for autonomy-related components.
The team is focused on developing small, innovative teams to rapidly iterate and mature solutions from prototypes to production for utilization across the enterprise and the field for our customers. The selected candidate will focus on the development of simulation environments using STAR.OS. This will require engagement in every phase of the software/system development lifecycle including requirements generation, system and software design, implementation, testing and integration. Activities will range from low TRL research, proof of concepts, rapid prototyping and transition to production. The selected candidate can expect to have exposure to the latest AI paradigms in generative AI and reinforcement learning (RL) to create high fidelity training and simulation environments for a wide range of applications.
Basic Qualifications
Strong expertise in Python and modern C++ programming.
Strong experience in system software engineering, deploying AI-first systems, AI/ML development and data curation and data pipelines, building design standards for autonomy-related components
Candidates should exhibit self-motivation, a strong work ethic, communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
Desired Skills
- Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline
- Experience with defense industry operations analysis, multi-domain simulation, or related systems of systems analyses
- Experience with multiple SW architectures, including monolithic, SOA, and microservices
- Experience transitioning prototype technologies to production
- Experience with DevOps tools: Docker, Git [GitLab, GitHub], Continuous Integration [CI], Continuous Deployment [CD]
- Experience with SW orchestration (Kubernetes) and distributed systems.
- Experience with HW acceleration (GPUs, NPUs, etc)
- Experience with high-performance computing
- Experience developing applications on Linux
- Exhibit self-motivation, time management and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Unreal Engine
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150800.00 - $280000.00
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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.