Overview:
BigBear.ai is seeking a Mid-Level AI/LLM Developer to support the development and implementation of AI-focused initiatives and pilot efforts supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This role will contribute to the development of AI-enabled capabilities from concept through implementation and will work closely with technical and functional teams to design, develop, test, integrate, and deploy solutions.
The ideal candidate has a strong software engineering background and hands-on experience developing applications that leverage artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs).
What you will do:
- Develop and implement AI- and LLM-enabled applications and capabilities
- Support AI pilot initiatives from initial concept through testing, integration, and deployment
- Design and develop software solutions using Python and modern cloud technologies
- Work with technical and functional stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Support API development, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities
- Develop and evaluate prompts and LLM-based solutions to improve application performance and usability
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve software development efficiency
- Contribute to the development of production-ready AI solutions and technical documentation
- Collaborate in a fast-paced environment supporting emerging technology initiatives
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Hands-on experience developing AI- or LLM-enabled applications
- Strong software engineering and application development experience
- Experience supporting solution design, development, testing, deployment, and integration
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and functional stakeholders
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/TSA Moderate-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal suitability determination
What we'd like you to have:
- Experience with Python development
- Experience with AWS serverless architectures
- Experience with Amazon Bedrock or similar generative AI platforms
- Experience working with large language models and prompt engineering
- Experience with model evaluation and performance optimization
- Experience developing and integrating APIs
- Experience using AI-enabled development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies
- Experience developing production-ready AI applications in a federal or enterprise environment
- Existing or prior TSA/DHS Public Trust clearance is strongly preferred
- Local to the Springfield, VA area is preferred
About BigBear.ai:
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.