CareerPlan

AI Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Herndon, VA, USFull-time$140k–$200k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

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 Clearance)

Builds

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

Domain

Defense / Geospatial Intelligence / Generative AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, LLM integration (RAG, embeddings, vector search), REST APIs, microservices, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, AI safety controls, identity and access management

Preferred skills

React/TypeScript, AI orchestration frameworks, MCP-compatible services, on-premises/classified environment deployment, GIS/imagery systems, GPU workloads

Technologies

Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Go, C++, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Elasticsearch, Git, CI/CD

Responsibilities

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

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC