ME00634-Software Engineer 4

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer to integrate AI-enabled capabilities into analyst workflows and mission systems to accelerate cyber data triage and decision support.

The role requires building AI/ML models, working in secure government environments, and aligning with cloud ecosystems such as Microsoft Azure and AWS. Applicants should have a TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in Python, APIs, and data security.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Info Systems, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with AI/ML, model training/evaluation/tuning, and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in Python and developing RESTful APIs/back-end services.
• Experience in government/defense or enterprise environments with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Understanding of LLMs, embeddings, RAG, vector search, and agentic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop full stack applications and services leveraging LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for data mining and knowledge discovery.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into secure, cloud-based data architectures with interoperable APIs.
• Monitor model performance, data drift, and retraining needs in real time.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver mission outputs.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity, data privacy, and access control in isolated cloud environments.
• Create tutorials and best practices for AI/ML usage; educate stakeholders on AI platform concepts.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

AI/ML

Cloud platforms

Prompt engineering

SQL

CLI (PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Info Systems or related field

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Terraform

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee‑centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full‑scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry‑leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a senior software engineer to help integrate AI‑enabled capabilities into analyst workflows and mission systems to accelerate cyber data triage, improve decision support, and enhance operational effectiveness
• This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who understands how to stand up, assess, and guide modern AI platforms in secure government settings, with familiarity in cloud and enterprise ecosystems such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop full stack applications and services that leverage large language models (LLMs), retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), agentic workflows, and other emerging AI capabilities
• Designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML models and tools for data mining, predictive modeling, and knowledge discovery
• Integrate AI/ML‑enabled capabilities into a secure, cloud‑based data architecture, ensuring interoperability with existing systems via standardized APIs
• Implement and monitor model performance, data/concept drift, and key metrics in real time; support model retraining and fine‑tuning as new data becomes available
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and stakeholders to define requirements, validate outputs, and support mission deliverables
• Ensure all AI/ML workflows comply with DoW cybersecurity, data privacy, and access control requirements, including operation within isolated cloud environments
• Assist in knowledge transfer and training activities, including the development of tutorials and best practices for AI/ML usage
• Educate stakeholders on AI platform concepts, emerging patterns, and implementation best practices in government environments
• Assessing data patterns in systems and network misconfiguration
• Working with a team of Cyber Analysts to support quick turn requests for vulnerability information by continually improving LLMs
• Conduct analyses of alternatives (AoAs) to compare internally developed approaches against commercial, open‑source, and industry‑standard techniques
• Develop and execute experiments to assess model performance using appropriate evaluation metrics and representative datasets

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts, including model training, evaluation, tuning, and performance measurement
• Ability to assess model effectiveness using quantitative metrics and communicate tradeoffs
• Depth of experience with prompt engineering
• Proficiency in Python and experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services
• Experience supporting AI/ML, data, cloud, or platform engineering efforts in government, defense, or enterprise environments
• Understanding of modern AI concepts, including LLMs, embeddings, RAG, vector search, and agentic workflows
• Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft and/or AWS platform ecosystems
• Demonstrated proficiency using command‑line interfaces such as Windows PowerShell/Command Prompt for routine development, troubleshooting, scripting, and automation tasks
• Working knowledge of cloud architecture, containers, APIs, data services, identity/access management, and secure system integration
• Ability to understand how AI applications depend on underlying platform components such as model hosting, pipelines, storage, orchestration, and monitoring
• Demonstrated experience in database management, including designing and maintaining relational databases, writing and optimizing SQL queries, implementing backup and recovery procedures, and applying database security and performance best practices
• Demonstrated experience with configuration management, including defining and maintaining configuration baselines, using configuration management tools e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform to manage infrastructure and application settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate about AI and platform modernization
• Ability to rapidly prototype solutions, iterate based on user feedback, and operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces
• Able to translate complex technical issues into actionable guidance for mixed technical and non‑technical audiences
• Mission‑oriented, collaborative, and proactive

Desired Qualifications

• No desired qualifications listed at this time

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.