Principal Research Scientist/Engineer Huntsville I/II/III/IV/V/VI/VII
Core
Strategic and technical leadership for the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of advanced AI, machine learning, software engineering, and solution architecture capabilities to support government, defense, and applied research initiatives.
Role type
Principal Research Scientist/Engineer (AI/ML & Software Architecture) (via careerplan.io/jobs/10519-principal-research-scientistengineer-huntsville-iiiiiiivvvivii-at-auburn-university)
Builds
AI-enabled capabilities including malware analysis, OSINT platforms, and maritime/rural health technology solutions
Domain
Defense, Government, and Applied Research
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI/ML engineering, software architecture, DevSecOps, MLOps, responsible AI practices, technical roadmap planning, multidisciplinary R&D leadership, hands-on coding, foundation model integration, team mentorship
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
Cloud/on-premises platforms, AI frameworks, data technologies, retrieval systems, agents
Responsibilities
Set and maintain technical roadmap for AI/data/software; Lead R&D projects from design to deployment; Design and review software architectures and data pipelines; Establish engineering practices (CI/CD, secure SDLC); Develop responsible AI and MLOps practices; Provide hands-on technical contributions; Guide selection of foundation models and AI techniques; Mentor engineers and researchers; Lead knowledge transfer from consultants.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership with hands-on technical contributions
