AI Engineer

Nou Systems Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nou Systems Inc. seeks an AI Engineer in Huntsville, AL to prototype generative-AI capabilities and integrate LLM-based functions into government-off-the-shelf software for warfighting training participants.

You will work within the Technical Solutions Division and JSTC2 Team on a multidisciplinary software stack with on-prem LLM-powered data exploration. Requirements include a Bachelor's in a related technical field, 5+ years in AI/ML with 2+ years in LLMs, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ML/CS/SE or related field, Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of professional AI/ML engineering experience, 2+ years with LLMs or generative models.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain active Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch; experience with LangChain and LlamaIndex; familiarity with vector databases like ChromaDB.
• Experience delivering production-grade, modular, unit-tested code in a Git/GitLab workflow.
• Familiarity with Scrum Agile ceremonies and backlog management.

Responsibilities

• Prototype generative-AI-powered capabilities and integrate them into existing software.
• Contribute to user-facing features released on a 10-week cadence.
• Elicit end-user needs and scope work with incomplete information.
• Evaluate AI landscape and support technology decisions with analysis of alternatives.
• Mentor technical contributors and coordinate with the Chief Architect on software architecture.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Scrum Agile

Git

GitLab

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Master’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

ChromaDB

Docker

Ubuntu

Job description

The role will support Nou Systems Inc in Huntsville, Alabama within the Technical Solutions Division and JSTC2 Team. The AI Engineer will prototype generative-AI-powered capabilities and integrate LLM-based functions into Government Off-the-Shelf software used for warfighting training exercise participants.

Onsite Location and Team

Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary software team spanning a web-based front end, a large-data-management back end, and on-prem LLM-powered data exploration.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype new LLM-powered capabilities and integrate them into the existing software.
• Contribute to user-facing capabilities delivered on a 10-week cadence.
• Help elicit end user needs rather than working solely from pre-defined requirements managed externally.
• Scope work even when information is not complete.
• Evaluate the changing AI landscape and support informed decisions about new technologies and frameworks through analysis of alternatives.
• Mentor and lead technical contributors to act as a force multiplier for the team.
• Support software architecture development in coordination with the Chief Architect.
• Communicate technical decisions and support them with quantitative information.
• Collaborate with the wider team to adapt to project needs when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s or higher preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, including 2+ years focused on LLMs or similar generative models.
• Security clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.
• Proficiency in Python + PyTorch, generative AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex), and vector databases (ChromaDB).
• Ability to develop software as an individual contributor without agentic coding support.
• Experience producing production code that is modular, unit tested, supports integration and end-to-end testing, and is maintained in source control (Git + GitLab).
• Experience with Scrum Agile, including participation in ceremonies such as standup, sprint reviews, and Product Increment planning.
• Team-focused execution including ticket management, constructive peer reviews, and backlog management.

Technologies

• Python, PyTorch
• LangChain, LlamaIndex
• ChromaDB
• Git, GitLab
• Docker
• Ubuntu

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using LLMs as a natural language interface to a data store, beyond traditional RAG.
• Experience developing MCP tooling for custom applications.
• Comfort developing in a containerized (Docker) Linux-based (Ubuntu) environment.
• Experience developing for a CI/CD pipeline.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Annual Leave, and Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Personal Development, Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach