AI Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Precision Solutions Ag; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Solutions is seeking an AI Software Developer for a highly sensitive government project based at Fort Meade, MD. The role emphasizes building AI-enabled software, REST APIs, and data processing pipelines for NSA-related work.

You'll collaborate with researchers and engineers, implement automated testing and CI/CD, and contribute to scalable, secure software in a hybrid full-time environment with active TS/SCI clearance required.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or a related field; four years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Proficiency in Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Experience building REST APIs, backend and frontend components.
• Experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployment.
• Experience collaborating with Data Scientists and Researchers.
• Strong debugging, testing, and scalable software design fundamentals.
• Ability to operate in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain production-quality AI software.
• Develop REST APIs, backend services, frontend apps, and internal tooling.
• Collaborate with Researchers and Data Scientists to operationalize AI models and workflows.
• Build and maintain AI architecture components and testing frameworks.
• Support deployment, troubleshooting, and cross-environment operations.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD, and QA processes.
• Document architecture, APIs, deployment procedures, and guidance.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

REST APIs

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Agile Software Development

Data Processing Workflows

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Company: Precision Solutions | Client: Synergist (Supporting: NSA) Position: AI Software Developer Salary: $130k - 290k + benefits (Highly Dependent on Experience / All Levels Considered) Location: Ft. Meade, MD | Full-time W2 | (Potential Hybrid Flexibility) Clearance: Active TS/SCI with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Clearance Required (Maryland Client)

Summary

Since 2012, our client has helped mission-critical government organizations and businesses face their most daunting technology challenges. Their team has been a trusted partner to many government agencies and is extremely familiar with a wide variety of systems, policies, and procedures. Our client is also a distinguished custom software development firm dedicated to delivering premium solutions tailored for businesses and governmental needs. They are home to top-tier technology professionals recognized as industry pioneers, comprehensive engineers, and reliable consultants. These experts are adept at clear communication, excel in resolving complex challenges where others may falter, and are skilled in actualizing an organization’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain production-quality software supporting AI-enabled applications and services.
• Develop REST APIs, backend services, frontend applications, integration points, and internal tooling using modern software engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Researchers and Data Scientists to convert experimental notebooks, prototypes, and evaluation workflows into stable, maintainable software.
• Build and maintain reusable AI architecture components, implementation packages, and software development best practices.
• Develop and maintain the Agentic Coding Harness Testing Framework used to execute repeatable testing against AI coding agents using InspectAI benchmarks and structured evaluation datasets.
• Build and maintain Fuzzy Blocks, a workflow-driven framework that generates vulnerability discovery datasets, adversarial testing scenarios, and benchmark datasets for AI systems.
• Support deployment, configuration, sustainment, troubleshooting, and enhancement of applications operating across both High Side (HS) and Low Side (LS) environments.
• Implement automated testing, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and software quality assurance processes.
• Diagnose and resolve software defects while implementing feature enhancements driven by user feedback and evolving mission requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams using Agile development methodologies and modern software development workflows.
• Document software architecture, APIs, deployment procedures, operational guidance, and technical implementation details.

Requirements

• Experience developing applications using Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Experience building REST APIs, backend services, frontend applications, and data processing workflows.
• Experience working with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployment environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation testing frameworks and software quality assurance processes.
• Experience supporting software deployments across multiple environments, including High Side (HS) and Low Side (LS) environments.
• Experience using Git-based version control.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration and documentation platforms.
• Experience collaborating with Data Scientists and Researchers to operationalize AI models, evaluation workflows, or machine learning systems.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including debugging, testing, maintainability, and scalable application design.
• Passion for emerging AI technologies with the ability to quickly learn new programming languages, frameworks, and tools.

Technologies and Skills

• Python
• FastAPI
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• React
• REST APIs
• MongoDB
• Docker / Kubernetes
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Git
• Software Testing Frameworks
• Data Processing Workflows
• Containerized Deployment
• Cloud Platforms and Deployment Environments
• Cross-Environment (HS/LS) Operations
• Jira
• Confluence
• Agile Software Development

Education Requirements

BS in Computer Science or a similar technical field. Four years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Clearance Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance is required. Please note that the Full Scope Poly currently needs to be held by the NSA or have been held within the past two years.