Applied AI & HPC Engineer for Mission-Critical Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a hands-on Project Engineer for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science/Big Data Mining, to serve the SPD within the National Systems Group. The role supports USG AI/HPC initiatives in a highly classified environment and requires on-site work with customers in Northern Virginia.

You will analyze AI and computing performance, translate research into mission-ready solutions, and collaborate with USG partners to deliver end-to-end technical insights for defense and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, high-performance computing, AI, or a related STEM field.
• 6 years of experience in AI/ML research, design, and implementation.
• Proficiency with Python, PyTorch, C, and related languages.
• Software development skills in ML engineering, algorithms, LLM deployment, and DL.
• Fluent in Linux and OS concepts from hardware to application layer.
• Experience with CUDA and GPU-accelerated computing.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assess AI, ML, and advanced computing capabilities and risks.
• Provide practical, non-advocacy technical advice on AI/ML applications.
• Coordinate with Aerospace experts and USG partners for end-to-end insights.
• Collaborate onsite with customer and agencies to address issues.
• Deliver technical analyses and recommendations for informed decisions.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

CUDA

Linux

AI/ML

GPU HPC

Education

B.S. CS

Tools

CUDA

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a hands-on Project Engineer for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science/Big Data Mining, to serve the SPD within the National Systems Group. The role supports USG AI/HPC initiatives in a highly classified environment and requires on-site work with customers in Northern Virginia.

You will analyze AI and computing performance, translate research into mission-ready solutions, and collaborate with USG partners to deliver end-to-end technical insights for defense and