$155,000–$175,000 Per Year
Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Data Structures, Database Design, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Git, Intrusion Detection Systems, Machine Tool, Mathematics, Modeling Languages, Network Architecture/Engineering, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Security Analysis, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Storage Architecture, System Architecture, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Top Secret Clearance
- Full Time
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Posted 7 hours ago
ProObject is a wholly owned subsidiary of IDS International Group, LLC
To apply for this role, please apply here: https://idsinternational.applytojob.com/apply/AeZTipJcfh/SeniorLevel-AI-Engineer-Python
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level AI Engineer to support the AI and Emerging Technologies mission. The engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements, support structured planning, improve certification processes using AI/ML tooling, and develop AI‑enabled capabilities including fine‑tuning Large Language Models to enhance vulnerability identification and mitigation.
Key Duties
- Collaborate with technical leadership to design, develop, and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks
- Integrate static analyzers, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems, and automated testing pipelines
- Clean, transform, and vectorize documentation, source code, and test artifacts for LLM consumption
- Design and implement database solutions to support RAG architectures, artifact storage, and audit trails
- Work with systems engineers to architect and deploy networked AI tools within secure enclaves
- Perform performance profiling, optimization, and scalability analysis of mission systems
- Support security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with six (6) years, or Doctoral degree with four (4) years
- Associate's degree with ten (10) years of clearly related experience may be considered
- Degree in Computer Science or a related field with substantial coursework in algorithms, data structures, programming languages, computer architecture, logic, and advanced mathematics
- Proficiency in Python and AI/ML integration
- Experience with LLMs, static analyzers, RAG frameworks, and relational and vector databases
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence
- Relevant experience across the software development lifecycle
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
- Salary range: $155,000 - $175,000
- Benefits
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
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