Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer (Pending Contract Award)

Design Interactive; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Interactive in Dayton, OH seeks an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer (Pending Contract Award) to support NASIC mission areas, including engineering, analysis, information technology and cyber security, with anticipated work beginning in September 2026. Work will be performed on-site at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, pending award.

Responsibilities include developing secure, low-risk technical solutions and guiding digital transformation to cloud environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in complete software development lifecycle.
• 3+ years of AI/ML experience with Python and deep learning frameworks.
• Experience with NLP, LLMs, and RAG-enabled solutions.
• Ability to apply AI/ML research to practical solutions.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage programs guiding digital transformation to cloud computing environments.
• Implement intelligent automation, AI and ML capabilities.
• Lead modernization of legacy systems for hybrid classified cloud environments.
• Oversee adoption and operation of IA/AI/ML solutions aligned with mission priorities and security requirements.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

NLP

LLMs

RAG

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Keras

Job description

Position: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer (Pending Contract Award)

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Id: 146

# of Openings: 1

Pipeline Requisition – Proposal (Anticipated Start: September 2026)

Location: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH (subject to award)

Contract Type: Proposal Pipeline – Positions contingent upon contract award

Overview

We are building a talent pipeline in support of an upcoming contract proposal to provide advisory and assistance services to Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission areas including engineering, analysis, information technology and cyber security, with anticipated work beginning in September 2026. This position will support NASIC’s production of technical intelligence; modernize capabilities; support intelligence community collaboration and Department of War (DoW) mission needs.

Work will be performed on-site at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, pending award.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or TS/SCI depending on role)
• Strong background directly aligned with the technical or analytical specialty area
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
• For some roles, advanced degrees (MS/PhD) are preferred

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoW, interagency, or national security missions is highly desirable
• Experience within the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) community.

We are currently gathering interest and pre-qualifying candidates for the potential role described below:

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer provides engineering support to deliver secure, low‑risk technical solutions and effective program execution, including the integration of intelligent automation, AI, and machine learning. Responsibilities include developing and managing programs to guide digital transformation to cloud computing environments and the implementation of intelligent automation, AI and ML capabilities. The engineer leads programs that guide the application of hardware, software, and policy to modernize and adapt legacy systems for hybrid classified cloud environments. Additionally, the engineer develops and oversees programs that enable the adoption and operationalization of IA/AI/ML solutions, ensuring alignment with mission priorities, data strategies, and security requirements.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Requires proficiency in complete software development lifecycle.
• 3+ years of experience in AL/ML-based solutions, including Python programming and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras
• Experience developing Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLM), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-enabled solutions
• Experience applying AI/ML research to develop AI/ML solutions
• Knowledge of core AI/ML concepts, including clustering, regression, classification, algorithm selection, and model evaluation
• Requires good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, including ability to adapt and work effectively in a variety of configurations independently, as a member of a team, and in a matrix reporting environment.
• Requires ability to prioritize tasks, show considerable initiative, resolve conflicts and handle complaints.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities—including those from underrepresented communities in technology.