Applied AI Software Engineer

About this role

Job Title: Applied AI Software Engineer


Job Category: Engineering


Time Type: Full time


Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None


Employee Type: Regular


Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%


Type of Travel: Continental US


Anticipated Posting End: 5/1/2026


The Opportunity
Are you ready to deploy AI solutions that directly impact national security missions? Are you energized by building high-impact AI capabilities and standing up AI environments that give programs immediate operational advantage? This is an exciting opportunity for you. You will have a chance to work independently with general supervision in a small, high-impact team. In this role you’ll have a chance to use AI tools daily to amplify your own productivity and push the boundaries of what's possible.


Responsibilities

• Build and deploy high-impact AI capabilities aligned to program requirements in AWS cloud and on-premises environments that demonstrate measurable value
• Quickly understand diverse program requirements and translate them into deployable AI solutions
• Stand up AI development environments and supporting infrastructure on programs with hands-on assistance to ensure smooth transition to program ownership
• Provide hands-on deployment support including production readiness guidance and technical troubleshooting
• Participate in weekly AI Office Hours to address technical questions from programs across the company
• Demonstrate AI capabilities to program stakeholders and internal teams, clearly articulating technical approach and mission impact
• Mentor program teams on AI concepts, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices to enable self-sufficiency
• Transition AI capabilities to program ownership, ensuring teams can maintain and operate solutions independently
• Leverage AI tools and agents to maximize personal and team productivity, demonstrating AI-forward workflows
• Collaborate with AI Acceleration Center tea...