Senior AI Engineer: Generative AI, RAG & Automation

Planned Systems International

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

HSA / Flexible spending

Job summary

Planned Systems International (PSI) is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI, Generative AI, ML, and intelligent automation solutions for the VA's Office of Information & Technology.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-value AI opportunities, build PoCs, and deliver secure, production-ready applications that align with VA governance and Trustworthy AI principles.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship (required for VA contract eligibility).
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
5+ years of overall software engineering experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience developing AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI solutions.
Strong programming experience with Python.
Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, or similar LLM platforms.
Experience with LangChain,LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or comparable AI frameworks.
Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications and AI Agents.
Experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud-native development.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Machine Learning.
Build AI Copilots, AI Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to improve software engineering, testing, documentation, and operational workflows.
Develop intelligent automation solutions for test case generation, defect analysis, knowledge management, predictive analytics, and process optimization.
Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications, APIs, Azure cloud services, andDevSecOpspipelines.
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly develop Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, and business stakeholders toidentifyand implement innovative AI solutions.
Ensure all AI solutionscomply withVA cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and Trustworthy AI requirements.
Project Management: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, ensuringtimelydelivery of high-quality deliverables.
Brand Ambassador: Educate colleagues on brand standards and ensure all visual communications reflect the organization’s identity.
Technical Skills: Use advanced features in graphic and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Visio) to automate and enhance design processes.