Principal Engineer
Core
Embedded senior technical lead deploying and integrating AI/ML and data fusion platforms for the U.S. Army at the tactical edge.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Field Engineering)
Builds
[R]DP, [R]AIMS, and [R]AP platforms for Army data fusion and mission applications
Domain
Defense technology, Autonomous data fusion, Agentic AI, Distributed Data Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Go, Java, Rust, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Bash, Python, Infrastructure as Code, Helm, CI/CD, Security controls
Preferred skills
Army program support, MIL-STD-2525, Link 16, Kafka, Iceberg, vector stores, model serving, agentic workflows
Technologies
Go, Java, Rust, Kubernetes, Helm, Bash, Python, Kafka, Iceberg
Responsibilities
Deploy and debug Kubernetes workloads in customer environments; Write production code to fix field gaps and extend products; Build installation and troubleshooting playbooks; Integrate products with Army data sources and mission systems; Champion products via hands-on enablement for operators and developers; Translate field feedback into product improvements.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic field presence
