Senior AI/ML Architect – Real-Time Defense Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 143,487 - 197,294; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of scalable AI/ML models for aerospace and defense applications. You will mentor engineers, provide strategic AI/ML guidance, and ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, rapid prototyping, and delivering high‑impact, mission‑critical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, applied statistics, or related STEM discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in a related field.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of scalable AI/ML models.
• Mentor engineers and guide cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and cybersecurity.
• Support integration teams with prototypes and technical insights.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Java

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Reinforcement learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

CUDA

TensorRT

GPU programming

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of scalable AI/ML models for aerospace and defense applications. You will mentor engineers, provide strategic AI/ML guidance, and ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, rapid prototyping, and delivering high‑impact, mission‑critical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.