AI Software Engineer

Basic Qualifications Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go Familiarity with APIs and web services Experience with CI/CD pipeline automation, for example Gitlab CI Full Stack Development experience preferably utilizing DevOps practices Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual team environment and willingness to operate in an interactive local and virtual team environment using pair programming and test-driven development processes Job Description The Lockheed Martin AI Factory Apps team within Enterprise Operations is seeking an AI software engineer to support our strong DevSecOps culture. Our skilled engineers have discipline and domain specific experience and training, best in industry software development practices and patterns, and cutting-edge tools for software design, development, configuration management, quality, security, and deployment. The selected candidate will possess a balance of foundational software development skills and familiarity with emerging AI technologies. This position is focused on developing and maintaining AI Utilities and Tools, that can be integrated into MS Office Applications that will eventually become available for teams and users for all LM employees. This position will also be involved in developing, modifying, testing deploying and maintaining applications in support of the Lockheed Martin AI Factory. The selected candidate will be a key technical resource on a team with other AI software engineers. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Successful development, testing, deployment and maintenance of AI-enabled applications, incorporating agile and DevOps methodologies and concepts Developing user-facing applications that interact with the Microsoft 365 environment Ability to provide support to users experiencing abnormalities, as well as the ability to analyze user feedback and bug reports to implement fixes Periodic travel to Lockheed Martin sites may be required, as well as the ability to work in a virtual environment. #LMLAIC Desired Skills Desired skills are additional skills that are nice to have and help narrow down a qualified candidate pool. Desired Skills Learn more about desired skills here. Experience with AI client frameworks Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM integration Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) Experience with prototype development or rapid iterations Understanding of AI governance and responsible AI practices Experience authoring documentation Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization Previous exposure to AI application development or chatbot/agent building Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to the fast-evolving AI landscape Strong written and verbal communication skills 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. 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.