Forge AI/Machine Learning Engineer Senior - Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin • Orlando, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to join The Forge, our internal data and AI consultancy. You will partner with high visibility Missile and Fire Control programs to translate raw data into AI driven solutions that cut costs, accelerate production, and sustain our competitive edge. This is a hands on, customer facing role where your expertise will shape the future of Aerospace and Defense engineering. As Senior AI/ML Engineer for The Forge you will take on a leadership role, owning the technical execution of the program customer project. You will leverage advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to drive data-driven decision making across MFC engineering and production. You will apply advanced statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization methods to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in data from engineering development and production sources. You will develop, implement, and advocate for AI-powered solutions.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related field
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance, Interim required to start.
• Experience in AI/ML research and development, with a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI such as LLMs
• Proficiency with python and agentic IDEs
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MCPs
• Must have the ability to lay out technical roadmaps and communicate those plans and solutions to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a rapid schedule
• Excellent technical and executive communication skills
• Experience with AI/ML ethics, fairness, and transparency
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, agentic systems and LLMs
• Experience in full AI System solutioning including but not limited to, MLOps, retrieval systems, security, frontend UX/UI design, reliability, evaluation and verification

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy end to end AI/ML pipelines that support engineering design, manufacturing, and business operations challenges (e.g., test point reduction, automated calibration, AI enhanced document search, computer vision inspection).
• Build and implement edge deployed AI/ML solutions for classified, air gapped environments.
• Lead cross functional solution teams, Engineering Design & Development, Production, and Business Operations, using a standard consulting style project framework.
• Partner directly with program customers to understand pain points, define value driven outcomes, and deliver measurable results (cost, labor, yield, schedule).
• Own the full DevOps lifecycle: CI/CD, containerization, model monitoring, and governance for secure, high assurance AI in defense systems.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior