Job Description

Job Type
Full-time
Description

Job Title: Senior AI Engineer

Job Location: Remote, prefer the candidate is in Springfield, VA, Littleton, CO or Spring Lake, NC

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Citizenship: US Citizenship required

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior AI Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in algorithm development, coding, data modeling, and data architecture, with a passion for applying innovative data science techniques to solve complex defense-related problems. As a Senior AI Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing advanced AI and machine learning applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, integrating AI/ML into our current products and providing guidance and direction to junior AI Engineers to optimize business processes and drive innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of full-stack machine learning and generative AI applications tailored to meet business needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with domain experts to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
• Prototyping: Develop prototypes to assess technology readiness and guide the scaling of promising solutions into production-ready applications.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Model Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize machine learning models and algorithms to improve performance and accuracy.
• Integration: Collaborate with ai engineers, data scientists, software developers, ux/ui and product managers to integrate AI solutions into existing products and develop new features.
• Design and optimize data architecture and infrastructure to support efficient data storage, processing, and analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data science, machine learning, and defense technology
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and compelling presentations and reports.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance (interim OK)
• Master’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience (10+ years experience preferred)
• Experience with many types of AI/ML modeling methods and algorithms for solving practical problems
• Expertise with DoD related domains, such as cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, or military operations
• Proven experience in coding (Python, R, Go, Java, etc.) and software development, with a focus on data manipulation and analysis
• Strong background in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques
• Experience with data architecture, database design, and data warehousing concepts
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with just the right amount of guidance

About Sherpa 6

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

ADA

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

EEO/AA

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

Salary Description
$140,000-$175,000