RF AI/ML Technical Lead — Open RAN & 5G Deployment

Frontdoor Defense

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

STR’s Intelligence Division seeks a Lead Applied AI Engineer in Arlington, VA to drive RF AI/ML toolchains and software integrated with RF hardware and edge compute. You will guide architecture, implementation, and validation across data processing, AI/ML models, and communications services.

You will lead a technical team, translate mission needs into executable plans, and manage interfaces with systems, RF researchers, and DevSecOps to deliver mission-ready capabilities for national security

Qualifications

PhD/MS/BS in CS, software engineering, or related field with relevant experience.
Experience leading AI/ML and RF software projects.
Strong production-grade software development background.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development and delivery of RF AI/ML tools and software.
Define tasks, milestones, and acceptance criteria for assigned projects.
Mentor engineers and coordinate across software, RF, and DevSecOps teams.
Oversee architecture, integration, verification, and transition of capabilities.
Ensure quality through design reviews, testing, and demonstrations.
Contribute to proposals, customer engagements, and transition planning.