AI-Powered Python Engineer: LLM Pipelines & Automation

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 209,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense seeks a Software Engineer III to bridge analysis and development, focusing on LLM-driven Python automation pipelines. You will participate in every stage of the lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment, architecting agentic automations, conducting vulnerability research, and documenting tradecraft.

The role emphasizes integrating AI models, handling unstructured data, and engaging with customers and stakeholders to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• 12 years of SWE experience in programs similar in scope and complexity.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• 4 additional SWE years may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as hybrid Analyst/Developer for AI-enabled Python pipelines.
• Contribute through the full lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Architect agentic Python automations and document tradecraft.
• Conduct vulnerability research and analyze complex data.
• Manage strategic customer outreach and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Agentic AI workflows

Autonomous planning

Python automation

Vulnerability analysis

Operational tradecraft

Customer outreach

Stakeholder engagement

LLM prompt engineering

AI model integration

Git usage

Jira & Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

APIs & orchestration tools

Job description

Black Eagle Defense seeks a Software Engineer III to bridge analysis and development, focusing on LLM-driven Python automation pipelines. You will participate in every stage of the lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment, architecting agentic automations, conducting vulnerability research, and documenting tradecraft.

The role emphasizes integrating AI models, handling unstructured data, and engaging with customers and stakeholders to meet mission requirements.