Precision at the Point of Decision — AI-enabled kill chain automation for multi-domain air & missile defense
Lead AI Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead AI Engineer
Camgian
• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI/ML software prototypes. • Own technical direction and architecture for assigned efforts and ensure consistency across projects. • Drive technical planning, estimation, and execution across customer-funded and internal R&D efforts, including defining and tracking technical milestones and deliverables. • Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability. • Identify and manage technical risks related to data, models, system integration, and dependencies. • Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, presenting designs, results, and tradeoffs clearly. • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting team growth, capability development, and scaling of engineering practices. • Improve team effectiveness through structured planning, clear prioritization, and timely resolution of technical and organizational blockers. • Ensure engineering efforts align with customer needs and company objectives. • Lead or contribute to proposal development, including shaping technical approaches, estimates, and solution strategies.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML development, validation, and deployment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in algorithm development and implementation using Python or similar programming languages.
- Strong mathematical background and knowledge of AI, ML, deep learning, and modern data science techniques.
- Experience leading technical efforts across multiple engineers or workstreams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience interacting directly with customers and stakeholders.
- Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments.
- Ability to travel up to 10% within the United States.
- Eligibility to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Benefits
- Work with AI/ML pioneers
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative environment
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