Senior AI/ML Engineer — Defense, Cloud & MLOps

Barbaricum

Bedford, Northern (IN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Barbaricum seeks a Senior AI/ML Engineer to support Software & Cyber Engineering for the Maneuver, Surveillance, & Engagement Division at NSWC Crane. You will lead the development of cloud-enabled AI/ML solutions for warfighter surveillance, targeting, and engagement operations.

The role requires 10+ years of AI/ML experience, DoD/secure cloud exposure, and proficiency with PyTorch/TensorFlow, LLMs, and MLOps. Collaboration with project managers and engineers is essential for mission success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master’s preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in AI/ML engineering, software development, or data science.
Experience with LLMs, RAG, MLOps pipelines, and modern ML frameworks like PyTorch/TensorFlow.
Experience developing AI/ML in DoD or defense environments and in secure cloud environments (GovCloud).

Responsibilities

Define objectives for AI/ML systems supporting maneuver, surveillance, and engagement missions.
Develop and prototype AI/ML systems for computer vision, sensor fusion, and decision-support.
Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation against operational datasets.
Analyze test data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and mission relevance.
Refine and optimize systems for robustness, scalability, and cyber resilience.
Troubleshoot complex challenges and provide technical guidance for deployed solutions.
Deliver documentation and technical reports to stakeholders.
Stay current on emerging AI/ML technologies and cyber defense techniques.