Description:We are seeking a senior‑level 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 enterprise‑grade data platforms, strong expertise with SAP HANA and modern cloud data services, and recent experience in AI/ML workflows (e.g., data preparation for model training, feature stores, model‑ready data delivery).
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain secure data pipelines for classified 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.
• Support after hours on-call operations on a rotation basis
• US Citizenship
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Basic Qualifications:• Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, including 3+ 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
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark or similar)
• Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines at scale
• Familiarity with secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) or on-prem systems
• Understanding of data security principles, including encryption, access control
• Familiar with Safe Agile framework
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
• Master’s degree in a related technical field
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: 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.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
