AI/ML Engineer for Defense Systems - Colorado Springs

Davidson Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to join a fast-paced program for the Missile Defense Agency, developing AI/ML products and optimization models to enhance defense systems.

You will collaborate with data teams, SMEs, software engineers and DevSecOps, contributing from conception to deployment. The role requires solid AI/ML knowledge, Python/C/C++, experience with ML frameworks, cross-functional communication, and a drive to deliver time-critical

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 4–6+ years of relevant experience or MS with 3+ years.
• Experience with AI/ML techniques including DL, NLP, CV, and RL.
• Experience with LLMs and prompt engineering for software development.
• Proficient in Python; knowledge of C/C++ is a plus.
• Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with MLOps tools and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as AI Engineer on a team delivering AI/ML products.
• Collaborate with data team and SMEs; develop optimization models.
• Train models, deploy, and monitor AI/ML solutions.
• Design and implement AI/ML models and validate them.
• Coordinate with software, security, and DevOps teams for production deployment.
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Deep learning

NLP

Computer vision

Reinforcement learning

LLMs

Prompt engineering

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/GitLab

NumPy

Pandas

Linux

Job description

Davidson Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to join a fast-paced program for the Missile Defense Agency, developing AI/ML products and optimization models to enhance defense systems.

You will collaborate with data teams, SMEs, software engineers and DevSecOps, contributing from conception to deployment. The role requires solid AI/ML knowledge, Python/C/C++, experience with ML frameworks, cross-functional communication, and a drive to deliver time-critical