Data and AI Forward Deployed Engineer

Aon plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off (holidays and vacation)

Sick leave & disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aon plc seeks a Data and AI Forward Deployed Engineer to design and deploy AI/ML solutions in a hybrid US-based setting. You will collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders to translate needs into scalable cloud-based pipelines.

The role emphasizes AWS deployment, MBSE-influenced system design, and CI/CD automation, with agile project execution and strong risk management to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience with Agile Methodology in a professional environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation, scripting, and AI/ML development.
• Extensive experience with AWS for deploying and managing cloud-based services and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in Cloud Computing and Cloud Based Services for data and AI applications.
• Solid understanding of Systems Engineering principles, including system designs, architecture, and integration.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a plus.
• Proven ability in Automation Technology for deployment and operational tasks.
• Strong Project Management skills with experience managing complex technical projects.
• Experience with Requirements Management and defining technical specifications.
• Understanding of Risk Management principles in tech deployment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists, AI researchers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs for AI/ML deployment.
• Design, develop, and implement robust data pipelines and AI/ML model deployment strategies using AWS.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into existing enterprise systems with seamless data flow.
• Apply Agile methodologies for project execution and iterative development of AI/ML products.
• Apply MBSE principles to ensure complete system design and documentation.
• Develop and implement CI/CD automation for AI/ML models and data products.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and risks with strong project-management practices.
• Conduct requirements management to ensure alignment with business needs and technical specs.
• Maintain clear documentation of system designs, architectures, and procedures.
• Provide technical expertise to clients on deployed AI/ML solutions and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Python

AWS

Agile Methodology

Cloud Computing

MBSE

Systems Engineering

Enterprise Architecture

Project Management

Requirements Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

AWS

MBSE Tools

Job description

Data and AI Forward Deployed Engineer

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, New York City or Bloomington, MN offices.

We are also open to remote working arrangements for highly qualified candidates within the US.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Collaborate with data scientists, AI researchers, and business stakeholders to understand client requirements and translate them into technical specifications for AI/ML solution deployment.
• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable data pipelines and AI/ML model deployment strategies utilizing cloud-based services, primarily AWS.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into existing enterprise systems, ensuring seamless system integration and data flow.
• Utilize Agile methodologies for project execution, ensuring timely delivery and iterative development of AI/ML products.
• Apply principles of Systems Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to ensure comprehensive system design, architecture, and documentation.
• Develop and implement automation technologies for continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) of AI/ML models and data products.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and risks effectively, applying strong Project Management and Risk Management principles.
• Conduct thorough requirements management, ensuring solutions meet defined business needs and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for system designs, architectures, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical expertise and support to clients on deployed AI/ML solutions, troubleshooting issues and ensuring optimal performance.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, a related quantitative field, or equivalent years of industry experience.
• Proven experience with Agile Methodology in a professional environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python (Programming Language) for data manipulation, scripting, and AI/ML development.
• Extensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and managing cloud-based services and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in Cloud Computing and Cloud Based Services, particularly in the context of data and AI applications.
• Solid understanding of Systems Engineering principles, including System Designs, Systems Architecture, and System Integration.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a plus.
• Proven ability in Automation Technology for deployment and operational tasks.
• Strong Project Management skills with experience in managing complex technical projects.
• Experience with Requirements Management and defining technical specifications.
• Understanding of Risk Management principles, especially in the context of technology deployment.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts,employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Thesalary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $130,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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