Forge AI/Machine Learning Engineer Senior - Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to join The Forge, our internal data and AI consultancy. You will partner with high visibility Missile and Fire Control programs to translate raw data into AI driven solutions that cut costs, accelerate production, and sustain our competitive edge. This is a hands on, customer facing role where your expertise will shape the future of Aerospace and Defense engineering. The Work: As Senior AI/ML Engineer for The Forge you will take on a leadership role, owning the technical execution of the program customer project. You will leverage advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to drive data-driven decision making across MFC engineering and production. You will apply advanced statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization methods to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in data from engineering development and production sources. You will develop, implement, and advocate for AI-powered solutions. Some of the core

will be: Design, develop, and deploy end to end AI/ML pipelines that support engineering design, manufacturing, and business operations challenges (e.g., test point reduction, automated calibration, AI enhanced document search, computer vision inspection). Build and implement edge deployed AI/ML solutions for classified, air gapped environments. Lead cross functional solution teams, Engineering Design & Development, Production, and Business Operations, using a standard consulting style project framework. Partner directly with program customers to understand pain points, define value driven outcomes, and deliver measurable results (cost, labor, yield, schedule). Own the full DevOps lifecycle: CI/CD, containerization, model monitoring, and governance for secure, high assurance AI in defense systems. Who We Are: The Forge is Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control internal data and AI consultancy, created to meet the accelerating pressure of firm fixed price contracts and rapid program ramps. Operating like an independent consulting firm inside Lockheed Martin, we deliver AI enabled insights that drive critical cost and schedule reduction initiatives. Our customer centric, value first mindset makes us a trusted partner across engineering, production, and business ops, turning complex data into decisive, cost saving actions.