AI Sales Engineer - Public Sector

Description: The Astris AI Government & Public Sector Sales Engineer serves as the critical technical bridge between our Generative AI, Agentic AI, and MLOps solutions and prospective customers across federal, defense, intelligence community, and state/local government agencies. This role combines deep technical expertise in modern AI/ML technologies with an understanding of government procurement processes, security requirements, and mission-critical deployment environments. Sales Engineers work closely with Account Executives and Capture Managers to understand agency requirements, navigate authority-to-operate (ATO) processes, deliver compelling technical demonstrations, and architect solutions that drive AI adoption within secure, compliant, and often air-gapped environments. This role is essential to helping government customers modernize their AI/ML capabilities while meeting stringent regulatory and security standards. Technical Discovery & Solution Design u2022 Lead technical discovery sessions to understand agency mission requirements, existing ML infrastructure, data classification levels, network architectures, and integration constraints within government IT environments u2022 Develop and deliver customized product demonstrations showcasing AI agent workflows, generative AI applications, and ML lifecycle management tailored to government and defense use cases u2022 Assess agency AI/ML maturity and recommend adoption roadmaps aligned with mission objectives, digital modernization strategies, and DoD/IC AI directives u2022 Support ATO documentation and security assessment processes by providing technical artifacts, architecture diagrams, and compliance narratives Sales Support & Customer Engagement u2022 Partner with Account Executives and Capture Managers throughout the government sales cycle, from initial qualification through contract award, across direct-to-government and prime/sub-contractor opportunities u2022 Respond to RFIs, RFPs, Sources Sought, and other government solicitations with accurate technical content, compliance matrices, and differentiated value propositions u2022 Present technical solutions to diverse government audiences, from data scientists and mission engineers to program managers, CIOs, and senior government executives (SES/Flag Officer level) u2022 Build trusted advisor relationships with government technical evaluators, contracting officers, program managers, and mission owners u2022 Support partner and prime contractor enablement through technical briefings, co-solutioning, and teaming arrangements Technical Enablement & Collaboration u2022 Maintain deep expertise in Astris AI products, with specific focus on secure deployment models, on-premises architectures, and government-specific configurations u2022 Stay current on government AI policy and strategy including the DoD AI Strategy, Executive Orders on AI, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, FedRAMP, and CMMC requirements u2022 Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure government-specific requirements (ITAR, CUI handling, FIPS 140-2 encryption, STIGs) are reflected in product roadmap priorities u2022 Develop reusable technical assets including government-specific demo environments, reference architectures for classified networks, and compliance documentation u2022 Support Solution Architects and FDEs during technical handoffs, ATO support, and implementation within government networks Whatu2019s In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martinu2019s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard 25% travel required Basic Qualifications: u2022Experience with LLM deployment, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, or AI agent frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI) u2022Background with MLOps platforms such as MLflow, Kubeflow, Weights & Biases, or similar tools u2022Experience selling into public sector customers such as the Department of Defense, Federal Agencies, or Inter-governmental Organizations. u2022Familiarity with enterprise data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, data lakehouse architectures) u2022Track record of exceeding sales targets and accelerating deal cycles in competitive commercial markets u2022Experience with partner/channel sales motions, ecosystem development, and co-selling with cloud hyperscalers or system integrators Desired Skills: u2022 Experience with LLM deployment, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, or AI agent frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI) in secure or disconnected environments u2022 Background with MLOps platforms such as MLflow, Kubeflow, or Weights & Biases deployed in government or air-gapped networks u2022 Direct experience selling to DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal civilian agencies u2022 Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance, CUI handling procedures, and data sovereignty requirements u2022 Understanding of government contracting vehicles (GWACs, BPAs, IDIQs, OTAs) and how they influence technical solutioning u2022 Experience supporting ATO processes and producing security compliance documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M) u2022 Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph u2022 Relationships with key government stakeholders in AI/ML modernization programs u2022MBA or business-oriented graduate degree is a plus Clearance Level: None 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: 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 $111,700 - $193,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidateu2019s 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 $97,100 - $171,235. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidateu2019s 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, youu2019re 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: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES Relocation Available: No Career Area: Artificial Intelligence Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-02-13