Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Bash) Software Engineer/Developer 20-16-063-SWE1 Columbia, Maryland

Akina Inc; Columbia (MD); Vor Ort; USD 169.000 - 207.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO 24 days

Holidays 11

401k 10% company

Healthcare fully covered

Dependent coverage 50%

Education assistance

Zusammenfassung

Akina Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 1 with an interest in AI to join our Columbia, MD team. You will help gather requirements, build and test AI-assisted tools, and streamline workflows to support TAO capabilities.

Strong coding foundation and curiosity about AI applications are essential. You will work with senior engineers and SMEs, applying AI agents and MCP integrations to accelerate development and certification in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of SWE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience or familiarity with AI/LLM tools and applying them to automate tasks is desirable.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; willingness to learn from SMEs.
• Familiarity with Git, testing, and debugging; understanding OS and networking concepts.

Aufgaben

• Gather requirements and build AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows.
• Test AI-enabled capabilities and expand team capabilities with modern AI tech.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and SMEs to accelerate development and certification processes.
• Work on AI agents, MCP integrations, and CNO-related training environments to support TAO readiness.

Kenntnisse

Python

Bash

Git

Testing

Debugging

Operating systems

Networking concepts

AI tools

Documentation

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

C++

React

TypeScript

AI harnesses

MCP servers

LLM prompt engineering

RAG

TAO/CNO pipelines

JQS

Jobbeschreibung

Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Bash)

• Columbia, Maryland

Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Bash)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-16-063-SWE1
Location: Columbia, Maryland

Description:

We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer with an interest in AI to join and help improve processes, streamline efforts, and expand the team's capabilities. This is a great opportunity to grow as an engineer while applying modern AI technologies to real operational challenges. Working alongside senior engineers and the organizational strategist, you will help gather requirements, build and test AI-assisted tools, and turn cumbersome, time-consuming tasks into streamlined workflows. You will gain hands-on experience with AI agents, Skills, and MCP integrations that expedite the development, qualification, and certification of cyber professionals, and you will learn the CNO operational and training environments along the way. The ideal candidate has a solid software engineering foundation, strong problem-solving instincts, and a desire to learn quickly in a mission-focused setting. If you are excited about putting AI to work on a mission that directly impacts TAO readiness, this is the role for you.

Position Required Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python or Bash preferred).
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including version control (Git), testing, and debugging.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and an interest in applying them to automate routine tasks.
• Ability to write clear, organized technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of or exposure to CNE/CNO operations and cyber mission tradecraft.
• Experience or coursework with AI harnesses and agentic workflows, including Skills or MCP servers.
• Exposure to systems engineering concepts, from design through delivery.
• Experience with C++.
• Familiarity with Large Language Model (LLM) prompt engineering, evaluation, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Familiarity with web development frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript) for building user-facing tools.
• Experience or familiarity with TAO/CNO formalized training pipelines.
• Exposure to Job Qualification Standards (JQS) or other training and certification documents.

SWE1 Qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Salary Range: $169k-$207k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.