Applied AI Software Engineer (Integration)

Description: We are seeking an Applied AI Software Engineer to help accelerate the integration of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into complex software systems and simulation environments. This role sits at the intersection of software development, system integration, and applied AI-enabling rapid capability delivery across virtual and hardware lab environments.

You will work alongside software developers, system engineers, and test teams to integrate, evaluate, and mature AI-enabled features prior to formal system integration, verification, and validation. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who is comfortable working across system boundaries and is motivated to apply AI to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

- Integrate AI/ML capabilities into existing and emerging software systems, simulation frameworks, and lab environments

- Collaborate with software developers to incorporate AI-driven features early in the development lifecycle

- Develop and maintain integration pipelines across virtual and hardware-based test environments

- Design, implement, and evaluate AI-enabled workflows for system-level capabilities

- Troubleshoot complex integration issues spanning software, data, and system interfaces

- Contribute to the development of tools, automation, and infrastructure that enable scalable AI integration

- Work with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, interfaces, and performance metrics for AI-enabled development

- Advocate and champion use of AI throughout the development lifecycle

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

- 1+ years of experience in software engineering or systems integration

- Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C++, Java

- Experience applying and integrating AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., model integration, inference pipelines, or data processing workflows)

- Experience working in Linux-based development environments

Desired Skills:

- Ability to debug and resolve complex, cross-domain technical issues

- Experience working with software integration, APIs, and distributed systems

- Experience integrating machine learning models into production or test environments

- Familiarity with simulation environments or hardware/software lab integration

- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

- Knowledge of data pipelines, MLOps practices, or model lifecycle management

- Experience with real-time or embedded systems

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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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

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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Software Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First