Ai/ml Engineer Iii

Sierra Nevada Company

Lone Tree, CO, United States
$124,771.42 - $171,560.71 py
On-site
Ai/ml development lead
Rapid prototyping
Autonomy and perception systems
Sierra Nevada Company is seeking an AI/ML Engineer III to lead the development of AI/ML prototypes for their Joint Task Force Sierra team in Lone Tree, CO. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in machine learning, including expertise in deep learning and autonomous systems, along with the ability to mentor others and manage projects under tight deadlines

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the technical lead for AI/ML development on a fast-paced team prototyping new technologies, focusing on autonomy, perception systems, and analytics.
  • You will architect scalable AI/ML systems, translate high-level guidance into actionable requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with mission-specific requirements.
  • SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match, and 3 weeks paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Sierra Nevada Company is seeking an AI/ML Engineer III to lead the development of AI/ML prototypes for their Joint Task Force Sierra team in Lone Tree, CO. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in machine learning, including expertise in deep learning and autonomous systems, along with the ability to mentor others and manage projects under tight deadlines.

Salary

$124,771.42 - $171,560.71

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI/ML development lead
  • rapid prototyping
  • autonomy and perception systems
  • machine learning expertise
  • high autonomy
  • technical direction
  • mentoring AI/ML practices
  • deep neural networks
  • reinforcement learning
  • generative AI algorithms
  • scalable AI/ML systems
  • Python, C++, C# or Java proficiency
  • TensorFlow or PyTorch proficiency
  • experience delivering rapid prototypes
  • mentoring junior staff

Nice-to-have

  • shaping organizational AI/ML capability
  • early-stage autonomy R&D
  • multi-modal sensor fusion research
  • MLOps, data versioning, model validation frameworks
  • Agile or DevOps workflows
  • GPU programming
  • hardware acceleration
  • edge AI or XAI knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, applied statistics, or related STEM discipline
  • Experience delivering rapid prototypes or research models under tight schedule pressure
  • Comfort working with incomplete information and shaping requirements through experimentation
  • Ability to mentor and “upskill” engineers with limited or developing AI/ML backgrounds
  • Proficient in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Proficient in developing, deploying, and optimizing AI/ML models
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, C# or Java
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams or projects
  • Proven track record of deploying AI/ML models in production environments
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Work Rights

Must have Secret U.S. Security Clearance

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