Job ID: 702304BR Date posted: Aug. 20, 2025
Description:What if your work could help prevent conflict... by making our capabilities so advanced, no one dares to challenge them?

We are the Aero Artificial Intelligence team at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics - building and deploying trusted AI that empowers decision-makers, strengthens deterrence, and advances global stability.

Our work spans the full mission lifecycle, from intelligent systems onboard next-generation aircraft, to AI-enabled tools that support mission planning, engineering optimization, advanced manufacturing, and long-term sustainment.

This is AI that works alongside people, not in place of them. It’s developed with rigor, deployed responsibly, and aligned with Lockheed Martin’s commitment to ethics, accountability, and national purpose.

As the AI Operations Manager, you will architect and lead the internal MLOps platform that underpins every AI initiative at Aeronautics. This role ensures AI capabilities can scale securely, efficiently, and with full compliance by managing tools, environments, and governance processes across the development lifecycle. You'll lead a multidisciplinary technical team while serving as the key integrator across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise AI strategies.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Define and evolve the AI development platform spanning on-premise, hybrid, and secure cloud environments.

* Standardize and maintain tools for CI/CD, model tracking, versioning, deployment, and rollback.

* Lead governance processes across code quality, readiness reviews, documentation, and model lifecycle tracking.

*Manage intake coordination, ensuring all technical and compliance prerequisites are met before work begins.

* Align platform capabilities with enterprise policies on data security, model auditing, and digital assurance.

* Collaborate with Cybersecurity and IT teams to ensure DevSecOps principles are embedded across the stack.

* Oversee performance monitoring and lifecycle management of AI models, including retraining and deprecation.

* Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of MLOps engineers, tooling specialists, and platform analysts.

* Serve as primary liaison to LM’s corporate AI Factory, ensuring alignment and interoperability with enterprise platforms.

* Continuously evaluate new tools and methods to future-proof the AI ecosystem and enhance developer velocity.

* Drive adoption and change management as new tools and processes are introduced.

* Ensure stakeholder satisfaction and seamless integration with internal engineering and mission teams.

* Define and track platform KPIs, including uptime, deployment speed, and user satisfaction.
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

* Experience (typically 7+ years) supporting or leading software platform operations, DevOps, or MLOps efforts

* Demonstrated leadership (typically 3+ years) directly managing technical teams (DevOps, platform engineering, or AI/ML infrastructure)

* Demonstrated experience implementing governance or compliance processes in secure or regulated environments

* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, and deployment tooling
Desired Skills:
* Experience coordinating across IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture functions

* Strong technical documentation and process development skills

* Working knowledge of cybersecurity controls and DevSecOps practices

* DoD RMF Training / STIG Compliance

* Certified ScrumMaster or Agile PM credential

* Experience with DoD networks and secure enclaves

* Familiarity with AI model management frameworks (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow)

* Knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and HPC environments

* Experience integrating commercial and open-source AI platforms

* Strong stakeholder engagement and service delivery mindset

* Financial acumen to manage platform budgets and ROI
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