Innovative Defense Technologies
Senior AI Solutions Engineer - JobID-0287
$135K–$273K
San Diego, Suite 200, California · 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 U.S. citizens and able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
About the job
Applies AI technologies to improve productivity, automation, and decision-making across engineering and business functions, integrating secure AI solutions into existing workflows.
What you'll do
- Research, prototype, implement, and refine AI tools and solutions for internal operational needs.
- Work with engineering, security, compliance, program management, and business teams to integrate AI into existing processes.
- Support AI adoption through guidance and knowledge sharing, while aligning solutions with security policies and regulations.
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.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with MLOps, AI integration into DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines, and production deployment of AI-enabled tools.
- Experience in defense, government, or mission-critical domains; knowledge of Naval tactical systems or AI compliance frameworks.
Pay
$135,000 - $231,000 USD base salary; $164,000 - $273,000 USD base salary
Tools
large language models (LLMs), generative AI, MLOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, Risk Management Framework
AI focus
Applies and integrates LLMs, generative AI, and AI-assisted development workflows; prototypes AI tools, supports organizational adoption, and addresses AI security and compliance.
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