Ops AI Engineer (Level 2)

The Operations Systems and Modeling AI team at Lockheed Martin Aerospace is seeking a data scientist analyst to develop, deploy, and maintain AI-based solutions for production operations. This role involves applying advanced AI techniques to solve complex operational challenges, enhancing efficiency and driving productivity. Responsibilities include overseeing AI solution development and deployment, big data analysis, and front-end development for AI and results-based applications. The position supports the development and testing of AI applications for production-operations use cases, collaborating with senior engineers, gathering requirements, and building user interfaces.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, AI/ML or related field
• Proficiency in Python and foundational machine learning concepts
• Ability to independently develop, train, and evaluate models
• Experience in developing, training, and deploying deep learning models using TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Experience in software development, with a focus on front-end engineering
• US Citizen for security clearance

Good to Have

• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or Generative AI (GenAI)
• Familiarity with GenAI Coding Assistants
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks
• Experience in API Development & Integration
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience interfacing with database architectures such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience with aircraft manufacturing processes
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, AI/ML or related field

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work schedules (4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/Retirement Plans)
• Professional Development (mentoring, educational programs, networking, skills enhancement)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO, paid holidays, jury duty, military obligations)
• Flexible work schedules
• Diverse career opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Inclusive environment
• Mother's rooms at facilities

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 711765BR Date posted: Dec. 01, 2025

Description:Ops AI Engineer (Level 2)

The Operations Systems and Modeling AI team at Lockheed Martin Aerospace is seeking a data scientist analyst who will play a key role in developing, deploying, and maintaining AI-based solutions tailored for production operations. This position focuses on applying advanced artificial intelligence techniques to solve complex operational challenges, delivering impactful results that enhance efficiency and drive productivity. This position will be responsible for overseeing development and deployment of AI solutions, big data analysis, and front-end development for AI and results based applications.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role you will assist in the development and testing of AI applications that support production‑operations use cases, collaborating with senior engineers to apply sound software‑development practices that promote code quality and scalability. Participate in gathering and documenting requirements from production teams, translating key operational challenges into functional specifications. Contribute to front‑end development efforts, building intuitive user interfaces that enable end-users to interact with AI‑driven tools effectively. Perform data extraction, cleaning, and exploratory analysis on large‑volume production datasets to support model training and performance monitoring. Help deploy AI solutions in pilot environments, provide basic user training, and gather feedback to drive incremental improvements. Support change‑management activities by communicating updates to end‑users and ensuring that the tools remain maintainable, adaptable, and aligned with future operation needs.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Fort Worth, TX

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, AI/ML or related field
• Proficiency in Python and foundational machine learning concepts, with the ability to independently develop, train, and evaluate models
• Experience in developing, training, and deploying deep learning models using machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Experience in software development, with a focus on front-end engineering

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or Generative AI (GenAI)
• Familiarity with GenAI Coding Assistants
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks
• Experience in API Development & Integration
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience interfacing with database architectures such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience with aircraft manufacturing processes
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, AI/ML or related field

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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, you’re 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Artificial Intelligence

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

• Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
• Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
• Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

• Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

• Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

• Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

• Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

• Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Benefits

• ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• ### Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

• ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.