AI Data Engineer Staff

Description: We are seeking a seniorlevel AI Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and warehouse solutions that fuel AI/ML initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering enterprisegrade data platforms, strong expertise with SAP HANA and modern cloud data services, and recent experience in AI/ML models (e.g., data preparation for model training, feature stores, modelready data delivery).

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test and execute data engineering principles such in SAP HANA, BODS.
Design, build, and maintain secure data pipelines for AI/ML workloads
Design and implement ontology-driven data models to support knowledge representation and reasoning
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and mission stakeholders to operationalize AI models and knowledge graphs
Implement rigorous data validation, lineage, and governance controls in compliance with security requirements
Collaboration with data architects and data analysts to develop a solution across the entire data processing pipeline
Experience working with business stakeholders to develop and deploy data analytics solutions and/or custom software application solutions and leading teams to implement these solutions
Optimize performance and reliability of large-scale data systems under constrained environments
Mentor junior engineers and uphold secure coding and engineering best practices
Responsible for collecting, ingesting, processing, and storing large datasets from a wide variety of data sources and stakeholders
Able to perform impact analysis including lineage, upstream and downstream dependencies.
Able to support needed for the solutions that was build
US Citizenship
This position is for 100% on site position
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in data engineering, including 5+ years supporting AI/ML systems - traditional business intelligence and data warehousing concepts (ETL, data modeling, and reporting)
5+ years of experience in data analysis, data/system architecture
Experience in gathering requirements and understanding business processes
Strong proficiency in Python, NiFi, SQL
Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines at scale
Desired Skills:
Experience designing and building ontologies, taxonomies, or knowledge graphs
Demonstrate ability to establish strong team relationships and deliver an exceptional customer experience
Excellent organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
Masters degree in a related technical field
Familiar with Safe Agile framework
Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark or similar)
Familiar with Databricks
Clearance Level: None
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, youre 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: No
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First