Software Design Engineer (AI)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect protect and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean VA By Light supports defense civilian and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI) a By Light company is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004 CESI has been at the forefront of developing maintaining and integrating simulation-based training serious gaming technical services training and other support in live virtual constructive and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs builds and runs infrastructure platforms applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer integrator and services provider.

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As an AI Software Engineer you will be actively involved with the full software and machine learning lifecycle. You will be expected to support requirements analysis conduct trade studies for model and framework selection present AI design architectures and implement solutions utilizing techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and model training or fine-tuning.

Solutions will be created from established requirements using robust engineering processes tailored for AI in production systems. This process will guide the selection development and evaluation of foundational models AI agent platforms and orchestration frameworks. Additionally you must be able to independently complete detailed design and development work for individual AI components establishing robust agent context and memory management capabilities.

Once individually developed these components must seamlessly integrate into the broader products frequently requiring integration with vector databases at the subsystem level. Following strict software and ML engineering standards is crucial for building reliable systems particularly when applying advanced logic like reinforcement learning techniques. Comprehensive documentation of model behavior integration points and system architecture is expected throughout the entire effort.

You must also maintain a clear understanding of the project schedule and budget ensuring all tasksfrom initial model evaluation to production deploymentstay on track. Finally as a senior member of the team you may be responsible for providing technical oversight on AI integration to the broader development team and communicating directly with the customer to ensure AI capabilities align with their operational needs.

• Bachelors degree in atechnical discipline such as electrical engineering computer science information technology systems or software engineeringfrom an accredited college or university.
• 5 years of experience designing and developing software modules for integration into large-scale systems and networks.
• Experience with software/hardware analysis and design performance analysis configuration and data management quality assurance and specification definition.
• Must be able to adhere to robust technical specifications and work both independently and as a member of a software development team.

• Proficiency with AI coding assistants and/or experience developing production-grade AI/ML agents.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Governments Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays PTO Military Leave Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression political affiliation age marital status disability genetic information veteran status membership in an employee organization or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local laws.