I

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation

Aerospace engineering and analysis for defense

Software Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringAI Application Engineering
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • Three years of related experience are required.
  • Proficiency in Python is required.
  • Experience building, deploying, and maintaining secure REST APIs is required.
  • Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment is required.
  • Experience building AI agents and advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines, including tool integration, reasoning loops, and data retrieval across SQL, vector, document, and graph databases, is required.
  • Familiarity with multi-agent architecture patterns is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and deploy production-ready AI solutions focused on agentic workflows and autonomous orchestration.
  • Work across the full lifecycle of AI system development, including requirements definition, data processing, algorithm integration, application development, deployment, and optimization.
  • Develop AI-enabled applications and services using modern machine learning techniques, large language models, and scalable cloud-based architectures to solve complex, multi-step reasoning tasks.
  • Build API-driven services and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines.
  • Deploy containerized applications across cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Communicate complex technical solutions effectively within a collaborative and highly regulated environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with large language models across the full lifecycle, including integration and orchestration, fine-tuning, distillation, and prompt/system design.
  • Experience deploying AI solutions in secure or regulated cloud environments such as Azure Government Community Cloud High or AWS GovCloud.
  • Experience designing human-in-the-loop workflows that blend AI decision support with expert oversight.
  • Ability to translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and produce clear engineering documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with multi-agent architecture patterns.
  • Experience with Model Context Protocol or API workflows designed for AI tool-calling.

About the company

I

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation

View

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation provides aerospace engineering and analysis services to the defense sector, focusing on government clients with projects for the US Air Force and US Navy. It helps plan, test, and manufacture advanced systems by delivering production support, systems engineering, data analysis, and technical solutions. The company combines hands-on engineering with an Innovation Hub at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Technical Fellows to lead R&D, plus an office in Pensacola to better support Navy customers. Its goal is to ensure reliable, efficient development, testing, and production of defense technologies while expanding innovation through academia and dedicated research leadership.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1999

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • May 2026 SSC award added $4.47 million for enterprise architecture and digital engineering.
  • March 2026 Edge Complex expanded six-office footprint and improved delivery around Florida defense hubs.
  • June 2026 OTTI prime status broadens INTUITIVE into Space Force training and test modernization.

What critics are saying

  • Army contract ceiling runs through September 26, 2026, leaving renewal risk across a major account.
  • DoD work concentration ties revenue to Space Systems Command, Army, Navy, and Eglin programs.
  • Bigger primes can absorb digital engineering and range modernization, squeezing INTUITIVE's sole-source positioning.

What makes Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation unique

  • Huntsville-based since 1999, INTUITIVE sits beside Redstone Arsenal and defense customers.
  • March 2026 Edge Complex deepens integration with Eglin Air Force Base and Florida Panhandle missions.
  • June 2026 SSC OTTI prime win showcases digital engineering, test ranges, and training specialization.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
Mar 12th, 2026
New INTUITIVE Edge Complex opens in valparaiso, Florida.

New INTUITIVE Edge Complex opens in valparaiso, Florida. * March 12, 2026 HUNTSVILLE, AL - March 2026 - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (INTUITIVE(R), a professional engineering and analysis firm, is proud to announce the opening of the INTUITIVE Edge Complex, a new state-of-the-art facility designed to strengthen mission support and deepen collaboration across the Florida Panhandle, including critical partnerships with Eglin Air Force Base. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House Event, held Wednesday, March 11th, brought together community leaders, local officials, key customers, and partners to commemorate INTUITIVE's continued growth in the region. Attendees heard remarks from INTUITIVE President and CEO Vergenia Shelton and Wade Brewton, Senior Vice President of Advanced Technologies, who highlighted the company's commitment to advancing national defense capabilities. The opening of the INTUITIVE Edge Complex marks a major step forward in advancing next-generation test and range modernization. Designed to accelerate the full product life cycle, the new facility boosts INTUITIVE's ability to rapidly develop, integrate, and validate emerging technologies. With enhanced capacity and streamlined workflows, the complex strengthens the company's support to critical defense missions and positions teams to meet the fast-evolving demands of today's national security environment. "The INTUITIVE Edge Complex represents a continued investment in our mission and in the communities we proudly support. This new facility enhances our ability to work alongside our partners across the Florida Panhandle and Eglin Air Force Base, providing the environment and capabilities needed to accelerate design, integration, and validation efforts. By strengthening how we innovate and collaborate, we are better positioned to meet the evolving demands of advanced weapon systems and ensure our warfighters are equipped for the challenges ahead," said Vergenia Shelton, INTUITIVE's President and CEO. INTUITIVE will continue to cultivate its ecosystem of trusted partners, strengthening its long-standing collaboration with Eglin Air Force Base and supporting the region's growing defense infrastructure. The new complex becomes part of the company's broader national footprint, which includes five corporate offices and more than 20 field locations across the country. Headquartered in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama, INTUITIVE now operates six offices nationwide, reflecting the company's sustained growth and ongoing commitment to mission-focused innovation. Wade Brewton, Senior Vice President of Advanced Technologies, commented, "The INTUITIVE Edge Complex represents an investment in the future of advanced test and integration. As weapon systems become more complex and the pace of development accelerates, solving the hardest technical challenges requires the right environment, the right talent, and close collaboration with our government partners. This facility strengthens our ability to bring together cutting-edge technologies, engineering expertise, and rapid integration capabilities to help our customers move faster, reduce risk, and deliver trusted solutions that keep our warfighters ahead of emerging threats." About Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation: INTUITIVE(R) is an aerospace engineering and analysis firm that provides production support, software and systems engineering, programmatic support, product development, rapid prototyping, and technology management to government defense agencies, other State and Federal organizations, and commercial companies. Its approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise, analytical proficiency, and keen managerial oversight. From design through production to sustainment, Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation proudly provide management and technical solutions throughout all phases of the system's life cycle.