Innovative Defense Technologies

Automated software testing and defense cybersecurity.

Senior AI Solutions Engineer

AI Application EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$135k - $273k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have 7 or more years of professional software or technical experience.
The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance.
The candidate must be able to travel up to 10% as needed.
The candidate must have a strong understanding of modern AI technologies, particularly large language models, generative AI tools, and AI-assisted development workflows, and practical approaches for integrating them into real-world systems.
The candidate must be able to lead the design and implementation of technical solutions using AI technologies to improve productivity, automation, or decision-making.
The candidate must be able to rapidly prototype and evaluate new technologies to determine their potential value to the organization.
The candidate must understand secure software development practices and AI-specific security considerations.
The candidate must be familiar with environments requiring strong security and compliance controls.
The candidate must be able to independently define requirements, scope initiatives, and deliver practical solutions.
The candidate must be able to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
The candidate must be able to collaborate across engineering, security, compliance, and business teams.
The candidate must be comfortable balancing innovation with security, compliance, and operational constraints.

Responsibilities

Apply AI technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and automation across engineering and business functions.
Research, evaluate, and prototype AI tools, frameworks, and platforms to address internal operational challenges.
Implement practical AI-enabled solutions that integrate into existing workflows and systems.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, security, program management, and business teams to understand problems and deliver solutions.
Integrate AI capabilities into existing development and operational processes while ensuring usability, reliability, and maintainability.
Support internal adoption of AI technologies by providing guidance, demonstrations, and knowledge sharing.
Guide the organization on emerging AI trends, platforms, and best practices.
Work with security and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions meet relevant policies and regulations, particularly in sensitive and classified environments.
Continuously evaluate and refine AI adoption strategies to align with evolving business needs and technology landscapes.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Naval tactical systems such as Aegis, SSDS, SLQ-32, or similar systems.
Familiarity with MLOps practices such as model lifecycle management, monitoring, and continuous integration/continuous delivery integration.
Experience integrating AI capabilities into DevSecOps or continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.
Hands-on experience deploying AI-enabled tools or applications into production environments.
Experience working with generative AI technologies, large language models, or natural language processing tools.
Knowledge of NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, Risk Management Framework processes, or other compliance frameworks specifically for AI systems.
Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains.
Experience evaluating emerging technologies and guiding organizational adoption.
Understanding of change management strategies for introducing new technologies into established workflows.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Senior AI Solutions Engineer to be part of our Missile Defense team and based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ, Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA locations.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is a fully on-site position, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

What You Will Do:

Apply AI technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and automation across engineering and business functions
Research, evaluate, and prototype AI tools, frameworks, and platforms to address internal operational challenges
Implement practical AI-enabled solutions that integrate into existing workflows and systems
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, security, program management, and business teams to understand problems and deliver impactful solutions
Integrate AI capabilities into existing development and operational processes while ensuring usability, reliability, and maintainability
Support internal adoption of AI technologies by providing guidance, demonstrations, and knowledge sharing
Guide the organization on emerging AI trends, platforms, and best practices
Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions meet relevant policies and regulations, particularly in sensitive and classified environments
Continuously evaluate and refine AI adoption strategies to align with evolving business needs and technology landscapes

Who You Are (Required):

7+ years of professional software or technical experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
U.S. citizenship
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
Strong understanding and experience in applying of modern AI technologies—particularly large language models (LLMs), generative AI tools, and AI-assisted development workflows—and practical approaches for integrating them into real-world systems
Lead designing and implementing technical solutions that leverage AI technologies to improve productivity, automation, or decision-making
Ability to rapidly prototype and evaluate new technologies to determine their potential value to the organization
Understanding of secure software development practices and AI-specific security considerations
Familiarity working within environments that require strong security and compliance controls
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently define requirements, scope initiatives, and deliver practical solutions
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, security, compliance, and business teams
Comfortable balancing innovation with security, compliance, and operational constraints

What Makes You Stand Out:

Knowledge of Naval tactical systems like Aegis, SSDS, SLQ-32, or other similar systems
Familiarity with MLOps practices such as model lifecycle management, monitoring, and CI/CD integration
Experience integrating AI capabilities into DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience deploying AI-enabled tools or applications into production environments
Experience working with generative AI technologies, large language models, or natural language processing tools
Knowledge of NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs and Risk Management Framework processes, or other compliance frameworks specifically on AI systems
Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains
Experience evaluating emerging technologies and guiding organizational adoption
Understanding of change management strategies for introducing new technologies into established workflows
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

About the Company

Innovative Defense Technologies

Automated software testing and defense cybersecurity.

IDT automates software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity for Department of Defense mission-critical systems, using its patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology to support the full software testing lifecycle from component tests to system integration and results analysis. The product automates test execution, configuration assessment, and result reporting, offering repeatable tests, on-demand regression checks for cyber threats, and statistically rigorous analysis to cut time and manpower. Its differentiation comes from the ATRT patent and its ability to tailor automated testing across large, complex systems for defense needs. The company's goal is to help field new software capabilities faster and more affordably by reducing the time and cost spent on software testing.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.6M
Headquarters: Arlington County, VA
Founded: 2006

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