AI Systems Integration Engineer-Senior

NetSage; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NetSage seeks a Senior AI Systems Integration Engineer to lead integration and sustainment of an AI-driven knowledge platform for mission operations. You will define system architecture, oversee integration efforts, and ensure secure, scalable delivery across teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive systems engineering experience, strong software development knowledge, and a track record coordinating tasks through full system lifecycles in a government contractor setting.

Qualifications

• Security clearance TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• BS in Systems Engineering or related field with relevant experience; MS/PhD options noted.
• Experience leading AI-enabled systems integration and automation initiatives; Agile/CI/CD experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and sustainment of an AI-driven knowledge management platform.
• Define system architecture and oversee integration efforts across teams.
• Manage deployment strategies to deliver secure, reliable, scalable capabilities.
• Coordinate tasks across technical teams through the system development lifecycle.
• Ensure rigorous validation, verification, testing, and lifecycle sustainment.

Skills

AI integration leadership

Agile & CI/CD

Systems integration

Software architecture

SDLC understanding

Validation & verification

Lifecycle sustainment

Education

BS in Systems Engineering or related field

MS in related field

PhD in related field

Security clearance TS/SCI with polygraph

Job description

At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration and sustainment of an advanced knowledge management platform that leverages AI-driven automation to enhance mission operations. In this role, you will define system architecture, oversee integration efforts, manage deployment strategies, and ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable capabilities. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive systems engineering experience, a strong understanding of software development and integration practices, and the ability to coordinate tasks across technical teams throughout the system development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Systems Engineering or a related field and nine (9) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable are a Doctoral degree (PH.D.) and five (5) years or a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading the integration of AI-enabled systems, knowledge management platforms, or automation initiatives.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, software architecture, and the system development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of systems validation, verification, testing, and lifecycle sustainment processes.