Senior AI Engineer (Python) – LLMs, RAG & Secure Systems

IDS International; Maryland; On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Maryland is seeking a Senior‑Level AI Engineer with expertise in Python and AI/ML integration. The engineer will develop AI-driven solutions and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks. Qualified applicants need advanced education in Computer Science and relevant experience with LLMs and Agile methodologies. The role offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $175,000, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 6 years, or Doctoral with 4 years.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design, develop, and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks.
• Integrate static analyzers, RAG systems, and automated testing pipelines.
• Clean, transform, and vectorize documentation for LLM consumption.

Skills

Proficiency in Python and AI/ML integration

Experience with LLMs

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Experience with static analyzers

Knowledge of RAG frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Maryland is seeking a Senior‑Level AI Engineer with expertise in Python and AI/ML integration. The engineer will develop AI-driven solutions and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks. Qualified applicants need advanced education in Computer Science and relevant experience with LLMs and Agile methodologies. The role offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $175,000, along with benefits.