Innovative Defense Technologies
Senior AI Solutions Engineer - JobID-0287
$135K–$273K
Arlington, Virginia · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of professional software or technical experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
About the job
Applies, prototypes, and integrates AI solutions across engineering and business workflows, supporting secure adoption in sensitive and classified environments.
What you'll do
- Research, prototype, and implement AI tools and solutions that improve productivity, automation, and decision-making.
- Integrate AI capabilities into existing workflows and systems, coordinating with engineering, security, compliance, and business stakeholders.
- Support organizational AI adoption through guidance and knowledge sharing, while ensuring solutions meet security and compliance requirements.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of professional software or technical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- Experience applying modern AI technologies, particularly large language models (LLMs), generative AI tools, and AI-assisted development workflows.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with MLOps, AI integration into DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines, or production deployment of AI-enabled tools.
- Knowledge of Naval tactical systems or defense compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and Risk Management Framework processes.
Pay
$135,000 - $231,000 USD base salary; $164,000 - $273,000 USD base salary
Tools
large language models (LLMs), generative AI, AI-assisted development workflows, MLOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs
AI focus
Applies AI, including LLMs and generative AI, to engineering and business functions; prototypes and integrates AI solutions; supports secure adoption and organizational AI strategy.
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