Applied AI Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy production-ready AI solutions focusing on agentic workflows. This role entails working through the full lifecycle of AI system development, including algorithm integration, application development, and optimization.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python, as well as experience in building and maintaining APIs. The position involves working on advanced AI projects that require a collaborative, innovative approach while ensuring security compliance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience required.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining secure REST APIs.
• Familiarity with multi-agent architecture patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI solutions with agentic workflows.
• Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
• Build API-driven services and deploy containerized applications.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Building REST APIs

Experience with Docker

Experience with AI agents and RAG pipelines

Education

BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

SQL

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Job description

INTUITIVE is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation's Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking an Applied AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy productionready AI solutions with a focus on agentic workflows and autonomous orchestration. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle of AI system development, including requirements definition, data processing, algorithm integration, application development, deployment, and optimization. You will develop AIenabled applications and services that leverage modern machine learning techniques, large language models (LLMs), and scalable cloudbased architectures to solve complex, multi-step reasoning tasks.

You will be responsible for building APIdriven services, implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and deploying containerized applications across cloud and onpremise environments. Success in this role requires strong software engineering skills, a deep understanding of agentic design patterns, and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment.

Required

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3 years of related experience
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining secure REST APIs
• Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment
• Experience building AI agents and advanced RAG pipelines, including tool integration, reasoning loops, and data retrieval across database types (e.g., SQL, vector, document, graph).
• Familiarity with multi-agent architecture patterns
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired

• Experience working with LLMs across the full lifecycle, from integration and orchestration to fine-tuning, distillation, and prompt/system design
• Experience deploying AI solutions in secure or regulated cloud environments (e.g., Azure GCC High, AWS GovCloud, or equivalent)
• Experience designing humanintheloop workflows that blend AI decision support with expert oversight.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and produce clear engineering documentation for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Familiarity with multi-agent architecture patterns
• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or API workflows designed for AI tool-calling.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at [e-mail] 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.