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Requisition Title: AI Engineer – Advanced AI Systems (Senior)

Labor Category: Senior AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Clearance Requirement: Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret, TS, or TS/SCI) OR ability to obtain and maintain
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: U.S.-Based Secure Facility / Hybrid (Program Dependent)

Position Description

The Senior AI Engineer performs independent, senior-level technical work supporting the design, deployment, and governance of advanced artificial intelligence systems used in defense, surveillance, simulation, and autonomous platforms. The position has technical ownership responsibility for AI model architecture, operational performance, and compliance within secure and regulated environments.

This role supports government programs requiring strict adherence to DoD security, safety, and ethical AI standards.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesAI System Architecture and Ownership

• Architect AI systems supporting perception, decision-support, prediction, and control functions
• Define and approve model architectures, training strategies, and deployment approaches
• Establish system-level performance, reliability, and safety requirements
• Ensure AI-generated outputs comply with approved operational constraints and protocols

Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

• Design AI components that generate structured recommendations, guidance signals, or control logic for autonomous and unmanned platforms
• Lead integration of AI outputs with navigation, control, simulation, and command systems
• Establish safeguards to mitigate unsafe, unintended, or non-compliant AI behavior

Model Validation and Optimization

• Define testing methodologies, validation criteria, and performance metrics
• Evaluate model robustness, scalability, explainability, and operational readiness
• Authorize models for use in development, test, or operational environments

Compliance, Security, and Governance

• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, data handling policies, and ethical AI guidelines
• Oversee use of sensitive or classified datasets in accordance with clearance limitations
• Support audits, technical reviews, and compliance documentation
• Maintain traceability and accountability across AI systems

Technical Leadership

• Translate mission and system requirements into AI design decisions
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers
• Coordinate with systems engineers, analysts, and program stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in AI/ML system development and deployment
• Advanced proficiency with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
• Expert-level proficiency in Python
• Experience working with regulated, sensitive, or classified data environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior support to DoD, IC, or federal civilian agency programs
• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or simulation-driven AI
• Familiarity with secure, air-gapped, or restricted development environments
• Knowledge of AI safety, explainability, and governance practices

Requisition Title: AI Engineer – Advanced AI Systems (Junior)

Labor Category: Junior AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Security Clearance (Required)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: U.S.-Based Secure Facility / Hybrid (Program Dependent)

Position Description

The Junior AI Engineer performs entry-level to mid-level technical work supporting the implementation, training, testing, and documentation of artificial intelligence models under senior technical supervision. This role supports defense and government programs in secure environments and operates under established procedures and design specifications.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesAI Model Implementation

• Implement AI/ML models based on approved designs and specifications
• Train and evaluate models using structured and unstructured datasets
• Support AI models related to perception, prediction, and decision-support

Data Preparation and Management

• Preprocess, label, validate, and manage datasets under authorized access
• Maintain data quality, integrity, and traceability
• Apply data governance and anonymization practices as directed

Testing and Documentation

• Execute test cases, simulations, and validation activities
• Collect and report performance metrics
• Document model behavior, limitations, and test results

Integration and Engineering Support

• Assist with integration of AI components into simulation or system environments
• Support API development and system interfaces
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and data teams on assigned tasks

Security and Compliance

• Follow DoD security policies, ethical AI guidelines, and data handling requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with clearance obligations
• Support audits, reviews, and documentation activities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• 0–3 years experience in AI/ML development (academic, internship, or professional)
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with at least one AI/ML framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with model training workflows and data pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in machine learning or artificial intelligence
• Exposure to computer vision, NLP, or sensor/data fusion
• Experience working in Linux or controlled development environments
• Internship or research experience supporting technical programs

Compliance Statement (Applicable to Both Positions)

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and adjudication in accordance with U.S. Government requirements. Positions may require work in secure facilities with limited or no remote access.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person