AI Engineer, Senior

DataJobs; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Senior AI Engineer in Belcamp, MD (onsite) to design, develop, and deploy mission-focused AI/ML solutions that support operational decision advantage and readiness. You will work closely with government engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across missions to deliver practical AI capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, data pipelines, and governance, with opportunities to mentor and transfer knowledge to government personnel while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 4+ years delivering AI/ML solutions.
• At least 1 year with Generative/Agentic AI or multi-agent systems.
• 2+ years of hands-on Python development.
• 1+ year building agentic AI solutions with listed frameworks.
• Experience with AI/ML workflows, data pipelines, automation or analytics.
• Experience with cloud AI workloads (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Ability to translate mission requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI/ML models, analytics, automation, and agentic AI apps for Army initiatives.
• Collaborate with government engineers and stakeholders to deliver mission-relevant AI.
• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, Power BI dashboards, and RAG systems.
• Create Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions using listed frameworks.
• Integrate LLMs with mission data sources, vector storage, memory, and orchestration.
• Support cloud-native practices: MLOps, AIOps, CI/CD, model monitoring, governance.
• Produce documentation, sustainment plans, and transition materials for government ownership.
• Provide technical coaching and knowledge transfer to government personnel.
• Partner with stakeholders to align AI capabilities with modernization goals.

Skills

Python development

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Multi-agent systems

AI/ML deployment

Collaboration with government/stakeHld

translating requirements to technical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline

Tools

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

AutoGen

Strands

CrewAI

LangGraph

Power BI

Vector databases

LLMs integration

Job description

Semper Valens Solutions is supporting the U.S. Army, specifically CECOM ASIC, as the organization modernizes mission platforms with AI, automation, and data-driven capabilities. In this Senior AI Engineer role based in Belcamp, MD (onsite), you will help design, develop, and deploy mission-focused AI/ML solutions that support operational decision advantage and readiness. The position is hands-on and involves close collaboration with government engineers, analysts, and stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Develop and deploy mission-focused AI/ML models, analytics solutions, automation workflows, and agentic AI applications for Army and CECOM initiatives.
• Collaborate with government engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver AI solutions that are operationally relevant.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, dashboards, Power BI solutions, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, and agent-based workflows.
• Build and implement Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, Strands, CrewAI, LangGraph, or similar technologies.
• Integrate large language models (LLMs) with mission data sources, vector databases, memory systems, and orchestration frameworks while adhering to cybersecurity and governance requirements.
• Support cloud-native AI practices, including MLOps, AIOps, CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and responsible AI implementation.
• Produce technical documentation, sustainment plans, and transition materials to support long-term government ownership and maintainability.
• Provide technical coaching, knowledge transfer, and collaboration opportunities to help government personnel grow AI and data science competencies.
• Partner with mission stakeholders across organizations to align AI and analytics capabilities with operational needs and modernization objectives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of experience developing and delivering AI/ML solutions.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Generative AI, Agentic AI, or multi-agent systems.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Python development experience.
• At least 1 year of experience building agentic AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, Strands, CrewAI, LangGraph, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing machine learning workflows, data pipelines, automation solutions, or advanced analytics capabilities.
• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Ability to translate mission or business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Technologies you may work with

• AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Python
• LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, Strands, CrewAI, LangGraph
• Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Power BI, LLMs, vector databases
• MLOps, AIOps, CI/CD pipelines
• Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics
• Power Apps, Power Automate, DevSecOps, microservices, event-driven architectures

Benefits

• Referral bonus: $1,500

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army, or Federal Government programs.
• Experience conducting technical training, mentoring, or knowledge transfer in government environments.
• Experience designing and implementing multi-agent systems for decision support, workflow automation, or mission operations.
• Knowledge of LLM prompt engineering, model tuning, secure RAG architectures, vector databases, and retrieval systems.
• Experience with MLOps, AIOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.
• Experience integrating APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience developing low-code business applications using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Familiarity with Azure AI and Analytics services, including Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, and related technologies.

Position overview: CECOM ASIC is transforming how the U.S. Army develops, sustains, and modernizes mission platforms through advanced artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven capabilities. This role focuses on advanced engineering contributions alongside government personnel, including collaboration, technical mentorship, and knowledge transfer to strengthen internal capabilities.