Sr. AI/ML Full-Stack Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

In light of current internal business pressures, priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who are currently affiliated with the Enterprise Operations’ EBDT (Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation) organization. Join Lockheed Martin’s digital transformation journey as we accelerate change by responsibly embracing AI and OneLM Mission-Driven Transformation. The Advanced Solutions team within the Data & AI Enablement Org is seeking an entry level full stack engineer looking to grow into AI/ML, to support the AI Strategy Team. The AI Strategy Team will focus on ontology and knowledge graph (KG) capabilities to underpin AI solutions within the Advanced Solutions Division. In addition to tackling early‑stage KG/ontology work the team will conduct experimental work for exploratory technologies for the AI acceleration strategy portfolio. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, and we're looking for an individual who shares our passion for using technology to drive positive change. What You Will Be Doing: In this role, you will work closely with a team of experts in AI, software engineering, and systems development to gain hands-on experience and build your skills. You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that support the organization's goals and objectives and will have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by experienced professionals. You will assist in the development of solutions that drive continuous improvement, inform data-driven decision making, and help the organization stay ahead of the curve. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn and grow, and to make meaningful contributions to the team's efforts. Who You Are: You are a motivated and enthusiastic engineer/full-stack developer with a strong foundation in software engineering, systems development, Graph database, and AI technologies. You have a growth mindset, are curious and eager to learn about new technologies and solutions and are committed to developing your skills and staying current with industry trends. You're a team player who is able to collaborate effectively with others and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives that drive innovation and improvement. You're adaptable and willing to learn, able to navigate complex technical problems with guidance and support and are looking to build your skills and experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Further Information About This Opportunity: US Citizenship is required for this role due to program requirements and system access. In light of current internal business pressures, priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who are currently affiliated with the Enterprise Operations’ Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation (EBDT) organization”.

Requirements

Proven full-stack software development experience
Coding/development experience with Python (advanced proficiency, can mentor others)
Working knowledge of LLMs and/or Generative AI (knowledge of what they are and how they are used).
Expereince with graph‑database concepts and at least 3 years of hands‑on work with Neo4j (or comparable graph DB)
Demonstrated expereince with API design and specifications (REST/OpenAPI, JSON/JSON-Schema)
Stakeholder engagement expereince – able to represent the organization on technical matters
US Citizenship is required due to program requirements and system access
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field or equivalent education/experience

Nice To Haves

Practical experience with production level LLM Tool Calling workflows
Design and delivery experience in API Development & Integration
Knowledge of Model Context Protocol
Regular and strategic use of GenAI Coding Assistants
Expereince deploying applications on cloud-based platforms and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or OpenShift pipelines)
Proficiency in at least two other languages (e.g., Java, C++, Go, Rust) with contributions to core services written in those languages.
Ability to design optimal graph schemas, write efficient graph database queries, and integrate graph data into applications
Excellent communication and liaison expereince with external partners, customers, and cross‑functional stakeholders
Experienced in agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, AI/ML or related field

Responsibilities

In this role, you will work closely with a team of experts in AI, software engineering, and systems development to gain hands-on experience and build your skills.
You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that support the organization's goals and objectives and will have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by experienced professionals.
You will assist in the development of solutions that drive continuous improvement, inform data-driven decision making, and help the organization stay ahead of the curve.