Salary Range: 100000 to 180000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

solutions involving LLMs, agentic workflows, LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, Haystack, LlamaIndex, or similar ecosystems.

Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages commonly used in AI application development.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

Must be a US Citizen
Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
Requires current CI poly within last seven (07) years.
Eighteen (18) years of experience with a Bachelors Degree; experiencing providing technical advisory support for the design, evaluation, and advancement of applications, tools, and workflows.
Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field.
Experience designing, building, integrating, or evaluating AI/ML-enabled applications or software tools.
Familiarity with modern AI application patterns, including LLM-based applications, RAG, prompt engineering, agentic systems, and AI-assisted workflows.
Working knowledge of one or more agentic or orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, Haystack, LlamaIndex, or similar ecosystems.
Experience with software development fundamentals, APIs, data handling, and system integration.
Ability to assess technical tradeoffs and communicate them clearly to both engineers and government stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages commonly used in AI application development.
Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, model APIs, evaluation frameworks, and agent testing harnesses.
Exposure to model hosting, inference pipelines, or cloud-based AI development environments.
Understanding of secure AI development practices, data protection, and operational constraints in government settings.
Experience supporting defense, cyber, intelligence, or mission application development.
Familiarity with human-in-the-loop workflows, AI assurance, and evaluation methodologies.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA

• Comprehensive Dental insurance

• Vision with 80% employer paid premium

• Employer paid Life insurance 100%

• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%

• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement

• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation

• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.

• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training

• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.

• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers

• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship

• Performance Recognition Program

• Complimentary branded apparel

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Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [email protected].

About the company

Constellation Technologies delivers cybersecurity, data analytics, and engineering services for government agencies, private enterprises, and other organizations needing advanced cyber intelligence and technology integration. It works by pairing subject matter experts and engineers with clients to assess needs, design tailored plans, and execute across cyber operations, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics, using project-based contracts, long-term services, and consulting engagements. The company differentiates itself through a collaborative, client-focused approach that emphasizes customized solutions and practical results rather than one-size-fits-all offerings, supported by strong communication and integrity. Its goal is to help clients strengthen cybersecurity, gain actionable data insights, and achieve technology-enabled outcomes through tightly integrated teams.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Severn, Maryland

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

CTI's 100+ openings in 2026 show active demand for cyber and engineering talent.
CTI's tighter team structure supports faster delivery than larger, slower federal contractors.
Government demand for cyber operations and data analytics directly matches CTI's services.

What critics are saying

CTI-MD depends on federal customers, especially Navy SeaPort-NxG, risking contract concentration.
Booz Allen, Leidos, and SAIC outscale CTI on adjacent cyber and analytics bids.
If SeaPort-NxG recompetes poorly in 2027, CTI loses a core growth engine.

What makes Constellation Technologies unique

CTI-MD has 15+ years supporting the Intelligence Community and DoD.
CTI won Navy SeaPort-NxG prime status in 2025, adding federal buying power.
CTI moved to larger Columbia Gateway headquarters in 2025, signaling operating expansion.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation

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