Senior AI/ML Software Engineer for Naval Autonomy

Tactical-Engineering-; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Software Engineer role supports system design, prototyping, analysis, and assessment of future capabilities within a new AI/ML development team. They will support the NSWCDD Intelligent Automation Division (H60) for the US Navy, DoW, and Interagency partners, enabling warfare technologies at the intersection of autonomy, AI, robotics, and unmanned systems.

This position advances the US Navy into AI solutions, including LLM problem solving and machine learning integration, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field Required

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex software sub-systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical design discussions.
• Deliver scalable software solutions using modern languages and frameworks.
• Manage the SDLC and ensure on-time delivery of projects.
• Participate in Agile practices including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.

Skills

Multiple programming languages

Software design patterns

Cloud platforms

Problem solving

Testing frameworks

SDLC & Agile

Project management

System monitoring

AI/ML/LLMs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer role supports system design, prototyping, analysis, and assessment of future capabilities within a new AI/ML development team. They will support the NSWCDD Intelligent Automation Division (H60) for the US Navy, DoW, and Interagency partners, enabling warfare technologies at the intersection of autonomy, AI, robotics, and unmanned systems.

This position advances the US Navy into AI solutions, including LLM problem solving and machine learning integration, while