Description: Who we are:

Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is chartered with creating generation-after-next technology to help Lockheed Martin maintain technology dominance. As a group of applied research laboratories, we are professionals who develop and apply leading edge technologies to our customers’ most difficult problems and needs. Our researchers work closely with customers to create and shape opportunities and are skilled in applying emerging research to evolving programs. Our agile business structure is designed to swiftly respond to urgent needs. Our primary partners include other Lockheed Martin business and research organizations, government agencies like the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and government service laboratories, and commercial enterprises. ATL maintains research and development relationships with government agencies, key universities, industry partners and thought leaders.

What our team does:

This position is within the Intelligent Systems Works (ISW), which is one of the three laboratories that comprise ATL. We are creating technologies that will accelerate the multi-domain hybrid existence of human and machine intelligence to support DoD and IC missions. By combining key technology R&D pillars – human-machine symbiosis, AI/ML-based algorithm and model development, autonomy adapted to missions and domains, and high assurance solutions – under one group, the ISW designs, develops/prototypes and evaluates solutions supporting future, complex warfighter missions. Some of these missions include BMC2 planning and Course of Action development, Information Ops (sentiment and influence), and Resilience and Assurance in autonomy.

What you will do:

The selected candidate will be a significant R&D technology leader for ISW in the area of trusted AI. The primary focus of the position is to implement ISW strategy by leading technology and R&D funding pursuits, program execution, and solution transfer while simultaneously leading and shaping a team of direct reports to that same end. The candidate will formulate strategy and evaluation including providing guidance to a highly skilled team of technologists for achieving maximum effectiveness in landing, executing, and leveraging internal and external R&D contracts to achieve mission impact.

The selected candidate will:

• Have a strong technical background in one or more of the following: Neuro-Symbolic AI, Formal Methods, Automated Reasoning, and Generative AI.

• Lead a team of direct technologist reports while performing administrative L-code duties as well as identifying and shaping career growth opportunities through training and coordination of project assignments.

• Develop and foster strategy-focused R&D funding opportunities in topics that are relevant to ISW.

• Lead the development of new applied research for both internal and external projects, working in collaboration with LM ATL colleagues and world-class academic researchers, national labs, and other advanced technology organizations.

• Advance the state of the art by developing and demonstrating new technologies in relevant operational environments as team lead and as key contributor to project teams.

• Engage with the wider research community, understand emerging trends in technologies, and create the vision to enable development of discriminating capabilities for LM ATL.

The selected candidate will also have demonstrable experience leading complex R&D projects, and will be a highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and a record of leading successful proposals and execution of contract R&D (CRAD) with U.S. government agencies and/or commercial organizations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong technical background in one or more of the following: Nero-Symbolic AI, Formal Methods, Automated Reasoning, Generative AI.

• Recognized subject matter expert in a field related to ISW research and development thrusts. Disciplines involving autonomy, AI/ML, sentiment and influence, and assurance are of particular interest.

• A minimum of ten years of experience leading proposals and executing advanced technology development programs.

• Successful track record of winning CRAD proposals.

• Experience leading research teams, whether or not they are direct reports.

• Network and professional visibility and relationships at U.S. government Science & Technology organizations, universities, national labs, and other advanced technology organizations.

• Strong oral and written communication skills as evidenced by proposals, published articles and presentations at conferences and seminars.

• Eligibility to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Ph.D. degree.

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

Clearance Level: Top 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First