AI Solutions Engineer

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Chantilly, Virginia seeks an AI Solutions Engineer with a Top Secret clearance to lead the development and deployment of AI-driven predictive maintenance solutions for facilities operations. This on-site role requires hands-on collaboration with engineers, IT, and facilities teams to design, test, and implement robust AI tools.

The candidate will analyze workflows, build ML models, and deliver actionable insights while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and alignment with

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, AI, data science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in software/AI delivery.
• 2+ years applying AI/ML or LLM systems.
• Proven experience building and deploying predictive maintenance AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered applications for facilities PM.
• Analyze workflows to identify AI-driven enhancements for predictive maintenance.
• Build, train, and deploy ML models to analyze equipment data, detect anomalies, and forecast failures.
• Collaborate with engineers, facilities managers, and IT to align AI with business needs.
• Generate insights via data modeling and predictive analytics.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance and security clearance requirements.
• Perform testing and validation of AI models.
• Lead on-site sessions to provide guidance and training.
• Stay updated on AI trends and their application to maintenance.
• Provide documentation, designs, and performance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Python

R

Java

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AI Solutions Engineer with a high-level active security clearance to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of an innovative AI application designed to enhance the facility's operation and maintenance preventive maintenance (PM) program. This role requires a hands-on, collaborative professional who thrives in an on-site environment and possesses a strong understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and operational AI solutions.

As the AI SME, you will work with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and deploy robust AI-driven tools to streamline predictive maintenance processes. Your position is vital to ensuring the effective implementation of AI technologies in a high-security and mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered applications tailored for facilities operation and maintenance preventive maintenance programs.
• Analyze existing workflows and processes to identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements, focusing particularly on predictive maintenance solutions.
• Build, train, and deploy machine learning models that enable predictive maintenance by analyzing equipment data, detecting anomalies, and forecasting potential failures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, facilities managers, and IT professionals to align AI solutions with business objectives and operational needs.
• Generate actionable insights using data modeling, predictive analytics, and advanced statistical techniques.
• Ensure compliance with all cybersecurity protocols, privacy regulations, and security clearance requirements in both the development and deployment of AI solutions.
• Perform regular testing and validation of AI models to ensure their accuracy, reliability, and applicability to the PM program.
• Lead on-site working sessions to provide expert guidance, training, and technical support to stakeholders and team members during implementation.
• Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and trends, specifically in predictive maintenance and facilities operations, and recommend their application to enhance project outcomes.
• Provide detailed technical documentation, presentations, and reports on AI system design, development, and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active United States Government Top Secret Security Clearance
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• 5+ years of software/AI delivery
• 2+ years of applied AI/ML or LLM systems.
• Proven expertise in building and deploying predictive maintenance AI solutions or analytics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site in secure environments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning libraries.
• Strong knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model development techniques.
• Experience with AI algorithms and predictive analytics.
• Knowledge of IoT or sensor data integration for facility equipment monitoring is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for AI solution deployment.
• Experience working in high-security environments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with facilities operations and maintenance workflows.
• Experience with IBM Maximo integration.
• Experience with secure air-gapped/local model deployment.
• Experience with human-in-the-loop workflow, audit logging, and approval controls.
• Experience with enterprise asset management (EAM) or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Advanced statistics or optimization modeling experience to support cost-effective preventive maintenance practices.
• Scrum or Agile certifications.

Work Environment

• Availability to work on-site 3-5 days per week, based on project requirements, in a secure, classified setting.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and IT.

Compensation Details

$170,000-$210,000 USD Annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

$170,000-$210,000 USD Annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

07/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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