Senior AI Engineer: Space & Missile Defense Prototyping

Camgian; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Camgian Labs is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of AI/ML prototypes for space and missile defense. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with customers to translate visionary concepts into impactful technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to proposals, and stay at the forefront of AI/ML and space-domain technologies with opportunities for thought leadership and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in AI/ML model validation and deployment.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Strong mathematical background and AI/ML knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience interfacing with customers and stakeholders in technical environments.
• Proficiency with revision control systems (Git) in a team setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience collaborating effectively as a member of remote or hybrid project teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within the United States for engagements.
• Eligibility to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D of novel AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques for space and missile defense.
• Lead design, development, and testing of scalable AI/ML prototypes using large-scale datasets.
• Interface with customers/stakeholders to translate mission requirements into solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster technical excellence and collaboration.
• Track milestones and budgets; support proposal-writing and thought leadership.
• Continuously learn and apply AI/ML advancements and space-domain technologies.

Skills

Python programming

AI/ML concepts

Mathematics

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

OpenCV

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Git

Job description

Camgian Labs is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of AI/ML prototypes for space and missile defense. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with customers to translate visionary concepts into impactful technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to proposals, and stay at the forefront of AI/ML and space-domain technologies with opportunities for thought leadership and continuous learning.