Principal Ai/ml Engineer

sierranevadacorporation.info

$165,010.21 - $226,889.04; not specified; medical,...
Hybrid
Deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative models
Large-scale ai/ml system architecture
Mission-critical ai/ml systems deployment
In this role, you will help shape the long-term AI/ML technical vision for the organization, guide high-impact R&D initiatives, and lead the development of advanced autonomy, perception, analytics, and generative AI capabilities

Job Summary

  • In this role, you will help shape the long-term AI/ML technical vision for the organization, guide high-impact R&D initiatives, and lead the development of advanced autonomy, perception, analytics, and generative AI capabilities.
  • The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems.
  • SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Matching Summary

In this role, you will help shape the long-term AI/ML technical vision for the organization, guide high-impact R&D initiatives, and lead the development of advanced autonomy, perception, analytics, and generative AI capabilities.

Salary

$165,010.21 - $226,889.04; Not specified; Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative models
  • large-scale AI/ML system architecture
  • mission-critical AI/ML systems deployment
  • Python, C++, C#, Java
  • technical leadership across teams
  • aerospace/defense regulatory and cybersecurity

Nice-to-have

  • autonomy, multimodal sensor fusion
  • embedded/real-time platforms experience
  • MLOps, validation frameworks, data management
  • GPU acceleration, CUDA/TensorRT
  • edge AI, explainable AI (XAI)
  • thought leadership in AI/ML

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or related STEM field
  • 14+ years of experience in AI/ML or related fields
  • 16+ years of experience without a degree
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship status required

Work Rights

Must have Secret U.S. Security Clearance

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