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Senior AI Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Herndon, VA, US💼 Full-time💰 $145,000–$145,000🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Integrate secure chatbot and AI assistant capabilities into existing geospatial intelligence, analytics, visualization, and mission-support tools to help analysts discover data and complete workflows.

Role type

Senior AI/ML Software Engineer (Security Cleared)

Builds

Secure AI assistants, natural-language workflows, and backend services for geospatial and mission-critical applications.

Domain

Defense/Intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence, Generative AI

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Generative AI/LLM integration, RAG, embeddings, vector search, Python, REST APIs, microservices, secure identity/authorization, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift

Preferred skills

React/TypeScript, AI orchestration frameworks, MCP-compatible services, on-premises/classified LLM deployment, GIS, AI safety controls, GPU workloads

Technologies

Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Go, C++, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Elasticsearch, GIS

Responsibilities

Integrate AI chatbots into mission applications; Build natural-language workflows for data discovery and actions; Implement LLM patterns like prompt orchestration and tool calling; Connect AI services to data catalogs and geospatial services; Develop reusable backend and frontend components; Enforce data-access policies and audit trails; Test AI quality, safety, and latency; Deploy AI services in Kubernetes/OpenShift including disconnected environments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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