Ai Engineer Systems Architect - Level 5 Or 6

Northrop Grumman

Falls Church, VA, US
Base: $194,700 - $292,100 (staff); $212,100 - $318...
Hybrid
Generative and agentic ai expertise
Large-scale ai systems architecture
Machine learning and nlp experience
Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally and for generations to come

Job Summary

  • Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally and for generations to come.
  • The Chief AI Architect will define and drive the AI architectural roadmap, including evaluation of emerging AI technologies and deployment across the enterprise.
  • Employees may be eligible for bonuses, long term incentives, and a variety of benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and savings plans.

Matching Summary

Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally and for generations to come.

Salary

Base: $194,700 - $292,100 (Staff); $212,100 - $318,100 (Senior Staff); Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and possible long term incentives; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generative and agentic AI expertise
  • Large-scale AI systems architecture
  • Machine learning and NLP experience
  • Proficiency in Python and Java
  • Cloud native AI services experience
  • Open-source AI project integration

Nice-to-have

  • Technical leadership and thought leadership
  • AI adoption and productivity boosting
  • Cybersecurity awareness for AI
  • Experience with MLOps frameworks
  • Familiarity with GPU hardware for AI

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years relevant experience (Staff level)
  • 14+ years relevant experience (Senior Staff level)
  • 3+ years focused on generative and agentic AI
  • Experience with machine learning, NLP, RAG, data platforms
  • Proven architecture and deployment of large AI systems
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, AI/ML frameworks
  • Experience with cloud AI services (AWS, Azure)
  • U.S. Citizenship required for clearance positions

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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