Senior‑Level AI Engineer (Python)

PRO OBJECT; Maryland; On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO OBJECT is looking for a Senior-Level AI Engineer in Maryland. The engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to enhance AI capabilities, develop LLM orchestration frameworks, and optimize performance for mission systems.

Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and relevant experience along with proficiency in Python and AI/ML integration. Competitive salary range from $155,000 to $175,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with Master's.
• Proficient in algorithms, data structures, and programming languages.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks.
• Integrate static analyzers and automated testing pipelines.
• Support security assessments and ATO processes.

Skills

Python

AI/ML integration

Agile methodologies

Static analyzers

RAG frameworks

Relational and vector databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Doctoral degree with relevant experience

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level AI Engineer to support the AI and Emerging Technologies mission. The engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements, support structured planning, improve certification processes using AI/ML tooling, and develop AI‑enabled capabilities including fine‑tuning Large Language Models to enhance vulnerability identification and mitigation.

Key Duties

• Collaborate with technical leadership to design, develop, and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks
• Integrate static analyzers, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems, and automated testing pipelines
• Clean, transform, and vectorize documentation, source code, and test artifacts for LLM consumption
• Design and implement database solutions to support RAG architectures, artifact storage, and audit trails
• Work with systems engineers to architect and deploy networked AI tools within secure enclaves
• Perform performance profiling, optimization, and scalability analysis of mission systems
• Support security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with six (6) years, or Doctoral degree with four (4) years
• Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of clearly related experience may be considered
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field with substantial coursework in algorithms, data structures, programming languages, computer architecture, logic, and advanced mathematics
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML integration
• Experience with LLMs, static analyzers, RAG frameworks, and relational and vector databases
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Relevant experience across the software development lifecycle
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation

• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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