Research Engineer (Machine Learning) Full-time

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About us:

Lockheed Martin Australia Advanced Systems & Technologies is Lockheed Martin’s first dedicated multi-disciplinary research organisation to be set up outside of the US and conducts research in artificial intelligence, signal and image processing, communication systems, and multidomain operations to deliver exciting outcomes that advance Australian capability.

We maintain strong local and international partnerships with academia, government, and wider industry to execute R&D from conceptual prototyping through to simulated and/or live trials, including our longstanding partnerships with Australia’s pre-eminent AI/ML research groups such as the Australian Institute of Machine Learning (AIML). We provide you with the opportunity to work within an innovative culture, to transform nascent technologies into meaningful capabilities of significance to our national security.

About you:

You possess deep knowledge and a passion for the application and stewardship of modern AI-driven technologies, and hold:

• A degree in a related discipline, or demonstrable experience conducting relevant industry-based R&D.
• Experience developing solutions for computer vision applications, including the use of pre-trained foundation models, self-supervised learning, uncertainty quantification, or explainability/attribution techniques.
• Professional scientific or engineering experience in a project environment or multi-disciplinary research teams.
• Strong communication skills, and an ability to produce timely and accurate research reporting materials.
• Software development skills in Python, C++, or similar.

What we offer you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else.
We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

• Flexible work & Hybrid work options
• Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback
• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
• Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs
• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

You will execute application-driven research and prototype development drawing from engineering disciplines including Machine Learning, Computer Science, and Computer Vision / Signal Processing. Additionally, you will:

• Aid in the design and development of research programs that achieve application-driven objectives.
• Execute research and development activities, implementing solutions that deliver transformational capability.
• Communicate the outcomes of your work to customers and the community.
• Maintain the currency of your knowledge of the cutting edge, and develop your technical and professional expertise to ensure the novelty of your solutions.