AI Hardware Engineer and Full Stack Engineer Staff

Description: The Lockheed Martin AI Center, AI Factory is looking for a dynamic engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, rapid‑response environment. As part of the Mission Enablement Team, you will design and deliver innovative, scalable mission‑centric hardware and cloud‑native solutions that power Lockheed Martin’s most advanced mission programs. You’ll work hands‑on with cutting‑edge IT and AI infrastructure and translate complex challenges into real‑world capabilities. As an AI Hardware and Full Stack Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the development, modification, testing, deployment, and maintenance of applications and IT infrastructure in support of cutting-edge AI solutions. You will be a key technical resource for our hands-on enablement services, working closely with program engineering teams across all Lockheed Martin business areas to establish IT and AI infrastructure environments.
What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to be a part of a rapid response, solutions development and innovation team, driving the development of cutting-edge infrastructure solutions
• Exposure to the latest technologies and industry trends in on prem and cloud computing as well as cutting edge artificial intelligence
• You will have a direct impact on the success of Lockheed Martin's AI solutions.
• Take ownership of innovative solution development and think beyond conventional boundaries
You will be responsible for:
• Being a key technical resource for our hands-on Mission Enablement team, working closely with program engineering teams across all Lockheed Martin business areas
• Designing, developing, documenting, and testing infrastructure hardware
• Developing creative, straightforward solutions to technical and user experience challenges
• Designing and deploying hardware and cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as
• Code solutions
• Deploying and sustaining complex Kubernetes platform offerings
• Providing inputs towards the architecture solution for software development environments
• Familiarity with AI and Machine Learning Services across cloud and on-premise environments
• Travel to support demonstration integration efforts

***This position requires frequent access to sensitive and classified networks. The ideal candidate must be based in a location that is conveniently close to a major Lockheed Martin facility***

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Basic Qualifications:
• 3 years of demonstrated experience with Linux, Kubernetes and some Windows administration.
• Demonstrated experience with NVDIA GPU, Google TPU or ASICs
• Demonstrated experience with network hardware
• Demonstrated experience with compute, storage and network hardware
• Demonstrated experience with modern software development concepts such as CI/CD, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code.
• Must be near a major Lockheed Martin Facility with classified connectivity.
• Some travel is required.
• A Secret security clearance is required.
Desired Skills:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Linux Foundation Certified Systems Administrator (LFCS)
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA Security+
• 3 or more years of experience engineering, managing, and deploying cloud and on prem infrastructure (Azure, AWS, VMware,etc)
• 3+ years of experience developing infrastructure software, with strong proficiency in Linux/Unix, Python, Go, and Rust
• Experience with deployment and management of enterprise Kubernetes infrastructures and associated services
• Demonstrated experience with NVDIA GPU, TPU or ASICs
• Demonstrated experience with network hardware
• Demonstrated experience with on prem shared storage solutions (eg NetApp) and cloud storage solutions (eg S3 or Blob Storage)
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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 most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $136,500 - $236,555. 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.
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 $118,700 - $209,300. 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.
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: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First