AI Software Engineer

System One; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Chantilly, VA seeks an experienced AI Engineer to lead AI architectures and cloud initiatives. The role blends development, security, and collaboration with pipeline teams across Sea-based systems to deliver robust AI-enabled solutions.

The position requires a TS security clearance with SCI/Poly eligibility and is a hybrid role with onsite and remote work possibilities. You will mentor teams and drive AI innovations in a DoD-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/engineering or related field with extensive experience.
• 10+ years leading distributed solutions and 5+ years in cloud environments.
• Experience with DoD 8570 IAT Level 2/3 and TS/SCI/CI poly.
• Proficiency with AWS, CI/CD tooling and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of AI architectures and security-aware AI tooling.
• Collaborate with pipeline, deployment and cloud teams for scalable AI solutions.
• Design, secure and automate AWS cloud initiatives to optimize AI experiences.
• Improve software flows, metrics, KPIs, and dashboards with AI enhancements.
• Apply SDLC/AGILE practices and oversee lifecycle of cloud-based services.
• Guide teams to deploy and configure services with AI tools.

Skills

Distributed solutions leadership

Cloud-based solutions

AI technologies knowledge

Agile / Scrum practices

Security clearance TS/SCI CI Poly

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2/3

Linux administration

Windows Domain Admin

Python

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

GitLab

CloudFormation

Terraform

PostgreSQL

Zabbix

ACAS

Education

BS degree in CS/Engineering or related field

MS degree in CS/Engineering or related field

10+ years relevant experience

7+ years with MS in lieu of degree

Tools

AWS

CloudFormation

Terraform

Jenkins

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

RocketChat

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Title: AI Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Type: Direct Hire / Perm

Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Security Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI with a CI Poly

We are recruiting for an experienced AI Engineer to lead AI solutions, work on development, collaborate with pipeline development and deployment teams. The teams are involved in the deployment and maintenance of multiple operational cloud deployed software technologies and solutions. We are looking for a motivated AI engineer to solve challenging problems in a variety of Sea based systems to get results that surpass the outcomes achieved with new AI technologies, capabilities and features.

Responsibilities

• Strong collaboration with team's in the design and implementation of AI architectures to include operational status, coding improvements, dashboard tooling including security.
• Collaborates with Leidos AI initiatives, providing insight into technologies, tooling and practices.
• Designs, secures and automates AWS cloud initiatives while optimizing agent and customer experiences to full AI potential.
• Optimize and enhance customer experiences, enhancing software development flows, quality metrics, KPIs, and Dashboards with AI.
• Provides broad-based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and applies experience/knowledge to cloud initiatives relating to architectural design and development.
• Leads team's to deploy and configure services with AI tools

Core Qualifications

• Requires BS degree (Computer Science, Engineering or related field) and 10+ year’s of prior relevant experience OR, MS with 7+ year’s of prior relevant experience; OR 7 years of additional experience in lieu of degree
• 7+ year’s experience leading, designing and implementing distributed solutions and 5+ year’s experience with cloud-based solutions (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services) including virtualization environment, network and operating system experience
• Experience in Cloud and PaaS environments
• Subject Matter Expertise understanding across various AI technologies
• Familiar with the following: Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Python, Gitlab, CloudFormation, Zabbix, ACAS, PostgreSQL, Scrum, Kanban, Terraform
• Knowledge of SDLC and AGILE best practices
• Windows Domain Administrator of user accounts and group policy objects and Linux administration
• Proactive leader demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to new AI technologies and learn quickly
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional planning and prioritizing work, follow tasks to their logical conclusion and ensure everything has been correctly satisfied to standard. Great attention to detail.
• Communications: Excellent communication with team members, clients, customers or other stakeholders verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.
• Must possess and maintain a TS Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI with a CI Poly
• DoD 8570 Certification Compliance (IAT Level 2/3)
• Familiar with team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of SFH organization; Sea data and mission
• Experience with NGA cloud-based architecture
• AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Machine Learning
• Experience with IC Cloud Architecture implementation methodologies
• Native cloud templating services like AWS Cloud Formation
• Experience with CI/CD Pipelines and projects

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.