Principal Ai/ml Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation Inc

Lone Tree, CO, United States
$165,010.21 - $226,889.04 py
On-site
Deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative models
Large-scale ai/ml system architecture
Mission-critical ai/ml systems deployment
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

  • 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.
  • This role requires exceptional technical depth, the ability to operate with extreme autonomy, and the leadership presence to influence engineering culture, collaborate with program leadership, mentor staff, and represent the team to senior executives, customers, and external partners.
  • 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

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

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 proficiency
  • Technical leadership across teams
  • Aerospace/defense regulatory considerations
  • Mentoring and growing engineering talent

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML to autonomy, sensor fusion
  • MLOps, validation frameworks, data management
  • GPU acceleration, CUDA/TensorRT
  • Edge AI, explainable AI (XAI)
  • Translating mission objectives to architectures

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in 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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