Senior AI/ML Software Engineer for Naval Systems

Socket.dev; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a new AI/ML development team for Navy and interagency partners. You will help design, prototype, and integrate autonomous systems with LLM-based solutions.

The role emphasizes strong software engineering, mentorship, and agile collaboration to deliver scalable, high-quality software for mission-critical applications in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in STEM related field is required.
• Experience with AI/ML and LLM integrations is preferred.
• Strong software design, coding, and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of complex software sub-systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and help establish architectural standards.
• Develop scalable software using modern languages and frameworks.
• Write clean, well-documented code and perform rigorous code reviews.
• Manage SDLC from concept to deployment with timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements.
• Stay updated with AI/ML trends to improve performance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and backlog grooming.

Skills

Programming languages

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

Problem solving

Testing frameworks

Agile / Scrum

Team mentorship

AI technologies

Education

Bachelors Degree in STEM related field

Job description

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a new AI/ML development team for Navy and interagency partners. You will help design, prototype, and integrate autonomous systems with LLM-based solutions.

The role emphasizes strong software engineering, mentorship, and agile collaboration to deliver scalable, high-quality software for mission-critical applications in a secure environment.