Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Holidays 11

Health insurance 100% employer-paid

401(k) 8% match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions is seeking a qualified candidate with active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to oversee planning, design, and delivery of a mission-critical AI-enabled enterprise system. The role requires collaboration with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to define capabilities and ensure high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities include hands-on execution, detailed requirements elicitation, and translating them into Jira stories for development teams within an Agile framework,

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Java/JavaScript, RESTful microservices, and AWS.
• Ability to elicit and document functional requirements from customers.
• Translate high-level requirements into Jira stories and epics.
• Experience functional testing of application features.
• Articulate AI approaches to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of AI/ML advancements and practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system.
• Collaborate with customers, systems engineers, developers, and AI stakeholders to define capabilities.
• Engage with development team and drive Agile delivery throughout the lifecycle.
• Perform hands-on technical execution and feature validation for an AI-enabled enterprise app.
• Translate requirements into technical specs and Jira stories for the team.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

AWS

Requirements elicitation

Agile delivery

Job description

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: 1 day/wk

Job Description

• Assist with overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system.
• Candidates should be passionate about collaboratively solving challenging problems and have a track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
• Work directly with customers, systems engineers, developers, and AI solution stakeholders to ensure mission-driven software capabilities are accurately defined, built, tested, and delivered.
• Engage tactically with the development team, close collaboration with stakeholders, and active participation in Agile delivery throughout development lifecycle.
• Perform hands-on technical execution, low-level requirements definition, and functional validation of new features for an enterprise application integrating AI-enabled capabilities.

Required Experience

• Familiarity with software development using Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)
• Ability to work directly with customers to elicit, analyze, and document detailed functional requirements and convert them into technical specifications
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into actionable Jira user stories and epics for development teams
• Experience conducting functional testing of application features
• Serving as a key technical liaison, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, software developers, and domain experts. Effectively present and articulate recommended AI approaches, discussing the tradeoffs and implications of different implementations with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Awareness of modern AI/ML advancements and ability to identify practical opportunities to apply emerging capabilities to enterprise applications

Desired Experience

• Experience designing or refining technical artifacts specifically for AI integration
• Ability to evaluate AI architectures, assess model performance, and identify system-level integration tradeoffs
• Coordinating the design and development of AI-driven solutions from conception to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with the existing software architecture
• Staying current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, continuously seeking opportunities to apply new technologies and methodologies to improve existing systems and solve complex problems

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position