Software and AI/ML 2026

Standard Job Description

Researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of overall system. Documents testing and maintenance of system corrections.

Job Description

Attention: Applying to this Expression of Interest (EOI) introduces you to Lockheed Martin's job opportunities. We will review your background, skills, and interests to identify roles that match the skill sets aligned with this opportunity requisition.

* Not a direct hire - Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a position on this specific requisition.

* Open across Business Areas and locations - Opportunities may exist in any Lockheed Martin Business Area and are not limited to a particular geographic region.

* Additional requirements - Individual positions may have further qualifications, clearances, or location-specific criteria that will be considered during the application process.

What are we looking for:
• Software Engineer, Programmer Analyst, or AI Developer
• Dedicated developers capable of working in multi-disciplinary and agile development environments to support critical program needs.

Depending on the role, team and experience responsibilities may include:
-Design, develop, and test AI and software solutions using programming languages such as Java, .NET, SharePoint, Embedded C/C++, Python, or C++
-Work in agile development environments to support critical program needs
-Develop and implement machine learning algorithms and models to analyze complex data
-Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to develop and implement AI and software solutions
-Use software development tools and testing frameworks to manage and debug code
-Develop and implement software solutions using Agile or Waterfall methodologies

While headquartered in Bethesda, MD Lockheed Martin has programming opportunities around the country. Please apply to this position to express interest in all opportunities.


Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

For more information regarding benefits you could enjoy, please reference:

Desired skills

• Experience developing software

• Active US government security clearance.

• Typical MOS/AFSC: 25B and 3D0X4

• Programming languages: Java, Python, C++, or Agile Development Methodologies

• Operating system including Linux, Windows or MacOS

EEO

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.

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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

Colorado Pay Statement

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 $60,200 - $106,030. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $69,200 - $119,830. 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.