Data Scientist Senior

Description: *** Available as a hybrid work schedule for any of the MFC locations identified below ***

You will be the Data Scientist Sr for the Data Science team. Our team is responsible for designing, building, and deploying data‑science solutions that address real business challenges across multiple programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Data Scientist Sr you will be responsible for turning stakeholder needs into actionable models, guiding projects from prototype through production, and maintaining existing data‑science products.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Apply AI and data‑science techniques to support manufacturing‑operations programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to define business problems and shape project direction.
• Develop prototypes and advance them to minimum‑viable or final production‑ready products.
• Maintain and enhance the legacy FORCE product suite to ensure continued value.
• Support the 1LMX/EDE transition and ongoing operations & maintenance activities.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward‑thinking professional who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering tangible impact. This role offers high visibility, the chance to influence critical business outcomes, and a culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in multiple locations. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:
• Completed Bachelors degree from an
accredited college in Engineering, Computer
Science, AI/Data Science/Analytics, or other Engineering discipline.
• Experience with structured and unstructured
data for descriptive/diagnostic, predictive, and
prescriptive analytical needs
• Working level experience in SQL and Python
• Some familiarity navigating, developing, and working with EDW SAP HANA database
Desired Skills:
• Expertise navigating, developing, and working with EDW SAP HANA database
• Extensive working knowledge developing in Tableau - data models, visualizations, maintenance
• Experience with/in one or more of the
Operations related business functions such as
Prod Ops, Quality, PP&C, GSC, Engineering
• Masters degree
• Strong experience in MFC ERP systems
(SAP, Apriso, etc)
• Experience and competency implementing
algorithms using packages and tools such as
Keras, Tensorflow, Gensim, CUDA, Scikit Learn,
SciPy, PyTorch
• Experience with integration of data products
into customer applications
• Experience with or knowledge of data
engineering and associated best practices, and
software/data security considerations
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in
identifying valuable ways of incorporating
machine learning into business workflows and
processes.
• Previous experience in applying AI or any of the
following machine learning areas to business
problems: supervised regression/classification,
natural language processing, deep learning,
anomaly detection, reinforcement learning,
computer vision
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated 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 that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,900 - $184,920. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,600 - $209,070. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.


With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Data Science
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First