Purpose

As a Proposal Manager, you will sit at the center of Divergent’s most critical growth efforts and own the development and execution of complex, high-value proposals from initial strategy through final submission. You will serve as the connective tissue across program management, business development, engineering, legal, finance, and executive teams, ensuring all contributors are aligned while juggling multiple proposal responses and ensuring they stay on track for successful delivery. 

You will drive response strategy, shaping how Divergent’s capabilities are positioned against customer requirements and competitive dynamics. This includes highlighting strengths, identifying risks, and working directly with technical subject matter experts to refine solutions and mitigate gaps. You will own proposal planning, generation, execution, and submission end-to-end, including compliance, review cycles, pricing alignment, and final submission. 

This role requires exceptional project management and attention to detail, as well as creativity, critical thinking, and bias towards action.  

The Role

• Own end-to-end proposal responses, serving as primary author and integrator of cross-functional inputs
• Develop response structure and compliance, ensuring adherence to solicitation instructions and all applicable federal, prime, and regulatory requirements
• Translate complex technical inputs into clear, compelling narratives that highlight Divergent’s differentiated capabilities and align to evaluation criteria, while maintaining consistency across volumes
• Drive response strategy in partnership with business development teams, including win themes, differentiators, and competitive positioning
• Partner with business development, program management, and executives to drive pricing strategy and price-to-win alignment, increasing proposal competitiveness and PWIN.
• Coordinate and manage complex, cross-functional review cycles, ensuring actionable feedback is incorporated effectively and on schedule
• Track customer priorities and competitive dynamics to continuously refine bids and positioning
• Support drafting a range of informational and marketing materials, such as white papers, pitch decks, and more.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• 5+ years of experience in proposal management or similar writing- and project management–intensive roles, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, technically complex, deadline-driven work
• Able to bring structure to ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Bias towards action and proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional efforts with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality and compliance
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical, legal, and business inputs into clear, persuasive narratives
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent proposals at different stages
• U.S. citizen eligible and willing to obtain a Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments such as software, advanced manufacturing, or similar
• Familiarity with standard bid and proposal processes, with the judgment to adapt them for speed and agility in non-traditional contracting environments
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex proposals (e.g., multi-volume RFPs, IDIQs, or strategic captures) end-to-end and winning major contracts
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, procurement cycles, and government contracting frameworks
• Experience supporting pricing strategy, including collaboration on cost volumes and price-to-win

Work Environment

• This position will be based either in Washington DC (remote) or hybrid/onsite in our Torrance, CA office

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process. 

• S05/Senior level: $115,670 - $159,050
• S06/Lead level: $133,580 - $183,680

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior Tracking Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Washington DC. In this role, you will lead the development of advanced 2D and 3D tracking algorithms that maintain custody of space objects, processing sensor detections and messages into actionable tracks for space situational awareness missions. As a senior member of the team, you will architect and implement sophisticated multi-target tracking systems using cutting-edge state estimation and data association techniques, develop physics-based models to validate performance, and mentor engineers while working closely with software teams to deploy your algorithms into operational systems. You will drive technical decisions, lead design reviews, and serve as a subject matter expert in tracking algorithms. This will require deep expertise in tracking algorithms, state estimation (Kalman filtering), data association methods (JPDA, MHT), proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++, experience with modeling and simulation, and demonstrated technical leadership. If you are someone who enjoys solving challenging tracking problems involving clutter, maneuvering targets, contested sensing environments, and real-time mission constraints while guiding others to do the same then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead systems engineering and algorithm development tasks supporting space and missile defense tracking missions, providing technical direction and guidance to team members
• Architect and implement advanced object tracking and state estimation algorithms, including track initiation, maintenance, correlation, and termination
• Design and evaluate multi-target tracking and multi-sensor fusion approaches for EO/IR, RF, or hybrid sensor architectures
• Lead the implementation of advanced data association techniques including JPDA (Joint Probabilistic Data Association), MHT (Multiple Hypothesis Tracking), nearest neighbor, and track-to-track fusion methods
• Drive innovation in data association techniques, exploring novel approaches and optimizations for complex operational scenarios
• Build sophisticated physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation including Monte Carlo analysis, recorded sensor playback, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate tracking performance
• Lead performance analysis, trade studies, and simulation-based assessments of tracking robustness under challenging conditions (maneuvering targets, clutter, countermeasures, degraded sensing)
• Collaborate with and mentor software engineers to transition tracking algorithms from MATLAB/Python prototypes to production C/C++ code optimized for real-time operational systems
• Drive the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements decomposition, trade studies on tracking approaches, verification and validation planning, and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Lead technical documentation efforts and present at design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and customer engagements
• Mentor engineers in tracking algorithm development, state estimation theory, and best practices
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for tracking systems, advising program leadership on algorithm performance, risks, and opportunities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing multi-target tracking algorithms for aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems
• Demonstrated technical leadership in tracking algorithm development, including leading design efforts, mentoring team members, or serving as a subject matter expert
• Deep theoretical and practical expertise with state estimation techniques, including Kalman Filters (EKF, UKF), multi-target tracking concepts, and Interacting Multiple Model (IMM) filters
• Proven experience developing tracking algorithms that handle track initiation, maintenance, correlation, and termination in operational systems
• Expert proficiency in algorithm development using MATLAB and/or Python with demonstrated experience transitioning algorithms to C++ for production deployment
• Extensive experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows including Monte Carlo analysis, sensor data playback, or hardware-in-the-loop environments
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to integrate tracking algorithms into operational systems
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences including engineers, program managers, and customers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in tracking algorithm development for defense or aerospace applications
• Experience in one or more of the following domains: missile defense or space systems; EO/IR or RF sensors; kill vehicles, interceptors, or countermeasures
• Extensive experience handling challenging tracking scenarios including track fragmentation, ghost tracks, sensor outages, and high-clutter environments
• Deep familiarity with real-time system constraints, embedded systems, or edge compute optimization
• Demonstrated experience leading efforts within the systems engineering design cycle, including requirements decomposition and traceability, algorithm design and trade studies, verification and validation (V&V), and documentation and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Experience with MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS)
• Experience with advanced tracking techniques such as Random Finite Set (RFS) methods, Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) filters, or machine learning-enhanced tracking
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conferences related to tracking, state estimation, or sensor fusion
• Experience briefing and interfacing with government customers (DoD, IC, or similar)
• Track record of delivering tracking solutions into operational systems or fielded products

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Lattice software platform integrates many sensors into a single cohesive view of the battlefield, providing the context our users need to make better decisions, faster. Perception Engineers on Anduril's Frontier AI team build edge-compatible systems that power these views, transforming complex multi-sensor inputs into accurate, actionable understanding of the world. We integrate ambitious machine learning and computer vision algorithms directly into the Lattice platform to increase the fidelity, accuracy, and usefulness of battlefield awareness. These systems improve the experience of Anduril's existing customers, aid in the scaling of our business to new customers, use-cases, and business lines, and they create high-quality snapshots of the world that autonomous and agentic systems can operate on top of.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, train, and deploy computer vision and perception models for edge-
  compatible, mission-critical environments
• Build multi-sensor perception systems that fuse imagery, video, and other sensor
  data into coherent views of the battlefield
• Improve the fidelity, accuracy, and robustness of Lattice's understanding of objects,
  activities, and environments across varied operational conditions
• Integrate state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms into production systems used
  by customers in real-world scenarios
• Develop mission-relevant evaluation frameworks, datasets, and benchmarks to
  measure perception performance in the field
• Partner closely with software, autonomy, product, and deployment teams to turn
  research ideas into operational capabilities
• Identify new perception and battlefield-understanding problems where advances in
  computer vision can unlock major product impact

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Machine
  Learning, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience developing computer vision, perception, or machine learning
  systems in production or advanced research settings
• Strong experience with deep learning, object detection, and object tracking
  frameworks
• Strong programming skills in Python, with the ability to build reliable research and
  production workflows
• Strong desire to invent, implement, test, and deploy novel techniques that vastly
  improve upon state-of-the-art public methods to solve research problem specific to
  the defense space
• Experience training, evaluating, and iterating on vision models for detection, tracking,
  segmentation, classification, or sensor fusion tasks
• Experience deploying or optimizing ML systems for constrained, real-time, or edge
  compute environments
• Ability to work across the full lifecycle of applied ML, from problem formulation and
  data strategy through deployment and performance monitoring
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree with a focus on computer vision, perception, robotics, or machine
  learning
• Experience with multi-modal or multi-sensor fusion systems
• Experience deploying deep learning models to embedded, edge, or air-gapped
  environments
• Familiarity with real-time perception systems for autonomous platforms, defense
  applications, or other safety-critical systems
• Experience building large-scale datasets, labeling pipelines, or benchmarking
  infrastructure for vision systems
• Experience working in high-ownership startup environments or defense technology
  organizations
• Prior experience with geospatial, ISR, EO/IR, radar, or other battlefield-relevant
  sensing modalities

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high-potential, software-defined, AI-native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Software Engineer in the Discovery team, you will tackle a diverse range of challenges in networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more. Your work will ensure seamless integration of Anduril products to achieve critical outcomes. You will work on a fast paced team and have opportunities to watch your creations operate in fielded deployment environments. Above all, Software Engineers at Anduril must embody a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—executing tasks expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while prioritizing the mission. You will make sound engineering decisions to deliver high-quality outcomes on time. In addition to building the software, you will work directly with customers to deploy it.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment from across our portfolio of programs and products
• Standing up the infrastructure, simulation solutions, and integrations for agent development
• Create data analysis and validation workflows
• Collaborate closely with customers, product designers, researchers, and other engineering teams to shape and build new software products and applications, optimizing for maximum value to the end user.
• Work with internal and external customers to understand simulation requirements and develop efficient modeling and simulation solutions for agent training
• Identify problems; solve them: implement robust, high-quality solutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related technical discipline
• 3 - 8+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
• Hands-on experience with Docker for building and managing containerized applications, deploying and scaling services on Kubernetes clusters, and configuring CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
• A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in machine learning training infrastructure and deployments
• Expertise in virtualization and containerization technologies
• Experience with SITL and HITL simulation infrastructure design, development and deployment for complex systems

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB 

We are looking for a Computer Vision Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for working on and understand the design of all perception subsystems to include but not limited to hardware sensors and advanced processing platforms, navigation algorithms, flight software implementation, subsystem integration & test (I&T), and vehicle I&T. The computer vision engineering team will work closely with related teams, including Sensors, GNC, Avionics, Systems, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software. The Computer Vision Engineer will work algorithm design, truth and physics modeling, scene rendering, simulation and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include but not limited to LEO, MEO, GEO, Reentry, and RPOD (Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Docking). The CV Engineer will help lead successful implementation, validation and CV operations of Anduril’s fleet of space vehicles.  This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Propose and prototype innovative solutions to solve real world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field
• Develop and maintain core libraries and runtime applications
• Integrate classical and geometric methods in computer vision with ML methods
• Work space vehicle CV software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts in all orbital regimes and work closely with partners for successful implementation
• Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives
• Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the CV system during ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning and operations
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
• Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
• Design of flight software and firmware, algorithms, and simulation products
• Development of space vehicle autonomy tools for dynamic space operations
• Test process development and execution
• Define automated fault detection and responses
• Provide hardware-in-the-loop and monte-carlo simulation capabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics or Computer Science, Image Science with emphasis on Computer Vision
• BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Advanced professional experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms on large-scale datasets
• High proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment
• Experience in one or more of the following: Objection Detection, Object Tracking, Instance Segmentation, Semantic Segmentation, Semantic Change Detection, Natural Feature Tracking (NFT)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Visual Odometry, SLAM, Multi-view Geometry, Structure from Motion, 3D Geometry, Discriminative Correlation Filters, Stereo, Neural 3D Reconstruction, Multi-band sensor processing, RGB-D and LIDAR Sensor Fusion
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
• Familiarity with terminal guidance, rendezvous proximity operations and docking, orbital mechanics with propulsive spacecraft, and/or spacecraft/missile GNC
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, Python, Go, C++ and/or Linux systems
• A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain
• Strong preference for candidates possessing computer vision, vision navigation, image processing, feature tracking, SLAM, Open CV, and NFT
• Experience testing CV subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic the space environmental constraints
• Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities
• Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
• Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios
• Experience with computer vision and perception algorithms to support GNC operations
• Experience developing 3-DOF simplified and 6-DOF high-fidelity dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation
• Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB 

We are looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for working on and understand the design of all perception subsystems to include but not limited to hardware sensors and advanced processing platforms, navigation algorithms, flight software implementation, subsystem integration & test (I&T), and vehicle I&T. The computer vision engineering team will work closely with related teams, including Sensors, GNC, Avionics, Systems, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software. The Computer Vision Engineer will work algorithm design, truth and physics modeling, scene rendering, simulation and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include but not limited to LEO, MEO, GEO, Reentry, and RPOD (Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Docking). The CV Engineer will help lead successful implementation, validation and CV operations of Anduril’s fleet of space vehicles.  This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Propose and prototype innovative solutions to solve real world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field
• Develop and maintain core libraries and runtime applications
• Integrate classical and geometric methods in computer vision with ML methods
• Work space vehicle CV software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts in all orbital regimes and work closely with partners for successful implementation
• Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives
• Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the CV system during ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning and operations
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
• Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
• Design of flight software and firmware, algorithms, and simulation products
• Development of space vehicle autonomy tools for dynamic space operations
• Test process development and execution
• Define automated fault detection and responses
• Provide hardware-in-the-loop and monte-carlo simulation capabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics or Computer Science, Image Science with emphasis on Computer Vision
• BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Advanced professional experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms on large-scale datasets
• High proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment
• Experience in one or more of the following: Objection Detection, Object Tracking, Instance Segmentation, Semantic Segmentation, Semantic Change Detection, Natural Feature Tracking (NFT)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Visual Odometry, SLAM, Multi-view Geometry, Structure from Motion, 3D Geometry, Discriminative Correlation Filters, Stereo, Neural 3D Reconstruction, Multi-band sensor processing, RGB-D and LIDAR Sensor Fusion
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
• Familiarity with terminal guidance, rendezvous proximity operations and docking, orbital mechanics with propulsive spacecraft, and/or spacecraft/missile GNC
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, Python, Go, C++ and/or Linux systems
• A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain
• Strong preference for candidates possessing computer vision, vision navigation, image processing, feature tracking, SLAM, Open CV, and NFT
• Experience testing CV subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic the space environmental constraints
• Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities
• Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
• Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios
• Experience with computer vision and perception algorithms to support GNC operations
• Experience developing 3-DOF simplified and 6-DOF high-fidelity dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation
• Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high-potential, software-defined, AI-native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Staff Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will own the understanding and design of the mission solution which includes designing mission trajectories, building models to help craft mission solutions, and developing simulations to solve key mission needs. You will carefully listen to stakeholder needs and then design rigorous math and physics analyses leading to clear and compelling value propositions. You will work closely with related teams, including Systems Engineering, GNC, Software, Mission Operations, Hardware Engineering and others. You will lead physics-level modeling, mission design, constellation design, simulation and analysis for a wide variety of defense missions.

This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Discovery Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop model-driven analysis (and often the models themselves)
• Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products
• Use our advanced internal M&S capabilities to give our analyses an asymmetric advantage over competitors
• Convey the value through life of AI-powered distributed systems over traditional industrial offerings
• Provide rigorous analytical products which will be used to guide hardware engineering and convince stakeholders of our value advantage

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Strong domain experience in fields like missile defense, Space, radar, sensor fusion, etc. 
• Proven track record of independently owning and executing program deliverables with little to no management
• Outstanding communication skills to include visual presentation of complex data
• Proficiency with physics-math scripting (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
• Strong engineering background, preferably in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, or other related engineering field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years in a relevant Science/Engineering field
• Space Mission MS&A experience - for example, working knowledge of constellation design, space trajectory design, and physics-level modeling across a wide variety of space missions
• Spacecraft & Payload MS&A experience— ability to perform physics-based trade-space analyses for spacecraft propulsion, power, thermal management, and payloads such as RADAR, SATCOM, and/or EOIR
• Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) Trajectory Design & Space Payloads experience
• Strong background in orbital mechanics and space environment
• Exceptional proficiency with physics-math scripting of your choice (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
• Proficiency with STK and Astrogator
• Proficiency with AFSIM
• Experience with genetic algorithms, machine learning, AI, and reinforcement learning algorithms

About the Role

Applied Intuition is redefining vehicle intelligence across commercial and defense sectors. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, your responsibilities will look similar to those of a startup CTO: you'll work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects. You'll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition's novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers' real-world operational environments.

This role demands both technical depth and operational excellence. You'll primarily work with defense and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with DOD platforms in challenging operational environments. The unique advantage: you'll leverage our robust commercial technology and rapidly evolving product suite to deliver capabilities that would take traditional defense contractors years to develop. You'll tackle problems spanning core software engineering, system deployment, hardware integration, and everything in between to ensure mission success.

At Applied Intuition, you will

• Work directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments, from defense contractors to forward operating bases
• Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration
• Bridge customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value
• Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes
• Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
• Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python
• Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware
• Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments
• Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems 

Nice to have:

• Prior experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or in military environments
• Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions
• Experience in defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries

Security Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril Labs is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, solution architects, engineers, and military subject matter experts. Its mission is to drive innovation across all Anduril business units and product lines by developing novel concepts and next-generation technologies that enhance Anduril’s competitive edge and give its customers a decisive technological advantage over its adversaries.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a talented full stack software engineer to join our growing team at Anduril Labs in Washington, DC. As a full stack software engineer in Anduril Labs, you will help bring innovative, next-generation concepts to life through proof-of-concept development and rapid prototyping using bleeding edge technologies.

The ideal candidate has exceptional software development and creative problem-solving skills, is a self-starter, and can quickly grasp complex concepts. As a full stack software engineer, you possess the skills to architect, develop, and deploy distributed applications and services, including both front-end and back-end components. You have experience with agile, end-to-end software development lifecycle and are comfortable developing and deploying code across Windows and Linux-based systems (including standalone bare-metal hardware, virtualized environments, and cloud-hosted platforms). Embedded software development experience is a plus. You are also proficient in integrating legacy code and systems, leveraging open-source technologies, and developing and utilizing APIs. Additionally, you have a solid understanding of AI/ML core concepts (e.g., feature extraction, supervised vs. unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering, deep learning neural networks, NLP, LLMs, SLMs, model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG) and hands-on experience developing (Gen)AI-enhanced applications or services.

We also expect candidates to have familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Graph DB, Vector DB) and experience with data modeling, data wrangling, analytics, and visualization. Since Anduril Labs supports all Anduril businesses and product lines, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering and product development teams across the entire company. This means you will get to directly contribute to the development of Anduril’s next-generation products and services. So if you thrive in a dynamic environment that values creative problem-solving, love writing code, excel as both an individual contributor and team player, are eager to learn, and bring a can-do attitude, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the development of prototypes to demonstrate advanced concepts in areas like autonomous and multi-agent systems, GenAI, advanced data analytics, quantum computing/sensing/networking/comms/machine learning, modeling, simulation, optimization, visualization, next-gen human-machine interfaces, heterogenous computing, and cybersecurity.
• Own the entire Software Development Lifecycle from inception through development, testing, deployment, and documentation for Anduril Labs-developed software prototypes.
• Interface and collaborate with other Anduril and customer engineering teams, and strategic partners.
• Support Anduril- and customer-funded R&D efforts.
• Participate in field experiments and technology demonstrations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of programming with Python, C++, Java, Rust, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven software architecture and design skills.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established codebases.
• AI/ML development using commercial and open-source AI frameworks, models, and tools (e.g., Jupyter Notebook, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama, LangChain, YOLO, AWS Sagemaker, Bedrock, Azure AI, RAG).
• Web app development (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Cloud development (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Data modeling and wrangling.
• Networking basics (e.g., DNS, TCP/IP vs. UDP, socket communications, LDAP, Active Directory)
• Database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Graph DB, Vector DB).
• API development and integration (e.g., REST, GraphQL).
• Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Software development on Linux and Windows.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience using GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar) for software development, code generation, debugging, and algorithmic exploration.
• Experience with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field.
• Distributed applications development (e.g., client/server, microservices, multi-agent solutions).
• High performance computing (HPC) and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
• Mobile app development (e.g., iOS or Android).
• Embedded software development experience.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10%

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Lattice software platform integrates together many sensors into a single cohesive view of the world, providing needed context for our users. AI Engineers on Anduril’s Frontier AI team build edge-compatible, generative AI systems into the Lattice software platform to provide features and products that improve autonomy and reduce cognitive burden on the warfighter. Specific applications include but are not limited to automating mission planning, battle-space understanding, voice-control of assets, and enabling higher-levels of autonomy. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Distill and fine-tune transformer architectures so they can be deployed onto edge devices or compute denied environments
• Propose and prototype LLM-based Agentic systems that help solve real world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field
• Develop and maintain mission relevant benchmarks
• Work cross-functionally with different business lines across Anduril to help discover and scope new research problems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms
• Experience pushing and maintaining ML algorithms in production
• Strong Python skills with experience in ML frameworks such as PyTorch
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience fine-tuning transformer-based model
• Experience deploying deep-learning based models to edge devices or air gapped environments
• Prior experience in defense tech or start-up

ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril Labs is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, solution architects, engineers, and military subject matter experts. Its mission is to drive innovation across all Anduril business units and product lines by developing novel concepts and next-generation technologies that enhance Anduril’s competitive edge and give its customers a decisive technological advantage over its adversaries.

ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a talented mid-level Software Engineer with a strong background in optimization to join our growing team at Anduril Labs. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing advanced algorithms and software solutions to tackle complex, multi-domain optimization problems critical to national defense and Anduril’s autonomous systems.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in classical optimization algorithms, robust Python programming skills, and a solid foundation in data modeling. Experience with developing hybrid quantum optimization solutions is a plus. You will leverage state-of-the-art, GenAI-powered development tools such as Claude Code to accelerate solution development and enhance our optimization software. This role demands creative problem-solving, a self-starter mentality, and the ability to rapidly apply algorithmic theory and mathematic modeling to practical, real-world optimization challenges. You will be designing, implementing, and deploying optimization algorithms and services that integrate seamlessly into larger defense systems, working across various platforms (on-prem, cloud, and hybrid quantum computing environments). Familiarity with modeling linear and non-linear optimization problems, rapid prototyping, integrating optimization solutions into existing architectures, leveraging APIs, and utilizing open-source tools will be crucial.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values creative problem-solving, love writing code, excel as both an individual contributor and team player, are eager to learn, and bring a can-do attitude, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, develop, and implement highly efficient optimization algorithms and software solutions to solve challenging problems in areas such as resource allocation, scheduling, routing, mission planning, control systems, and supply chain logistics.
• Apply classical optimization techniques (e.g., linear programming, mixed-integer linear programming, combinatorial optimization, network flow, dynamic programming, heuristics, metaheuristics) to model and explore novel approaches.
• Utilize GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codes, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to rapidly prototype, refine, and test algorithmic solutions, improving development velocity and code quality.
• Develop robust data models and efficient data pipelines to support complex optimization problems, ensuring data integrity and efficient processing for algorithmic inputs and outputs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (software engineers, data scientists, domain experts, product managers) to integrate optimization engines and services into larger defense systems and platforms.
• Perform rigorous testing, validation, and performance analysis of optimization solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accuracy under diverse operational conditions.
• Participate actively in the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering and design to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Support Anduril- and customer-funded R&D efforts, contributing to technical documentation, presentations, and patent applications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development with a dedicated focus on optimization, algorithmic problem-solving, or operations research.
• Experience solving optimization problems in defense, transportation, supply chain, logistics, network optimization, smart grids or similar
• Expert proficiency in Python for scientific computing and robust software development.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of classical optimization algorithms (e.g., linear programming, mixed-integer linear programming, constraint programming, network flow, dynamic programming, heuristics, meta heuristics).
• Hands-on experience with optimization libraries and commercial/open-source solvers (e.g., SciPy Optimize, PuLP, CVXPY, Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools, GEKKO). Experience with Gurobi is a plus.
• Solid experience with data modeling, data structures, and algorithms to efficiently prepare, process, and manage data for optimization problems.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience using GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar) for software development, code generation, debugging, and algorithmic exploration.
• Proficiency in using numerical computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Ability to develop, test, and deploy software effectively on Linux-based systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• • Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative field.
  • Familiarity with or a strong interest in quantum optimization algorithms, quantum computing concepts, or quantum-inspired heuristic approaches. Experience with D-Wave’s quantum annealing platform is a plus.
  • Experience with performance-critical programming languages such as C++ or Java.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying scalable optimization solutions or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
  • Prior experience in defense, aerospace, logistics, supply chain management, robotics, or manufacturing optimization domains.
  • Familiarity with integrating machine learning models with optimization techniques (e.g., prescriptive analytics, reinforcement learning for optimization).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts, present findings, and influence technical direction across diverse teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 10%.

We are seeking a Generative AI Chief Engineer Lead to drive innovations in autonomous vehicle technology using deep learning and reinforcement learning. In this dynamic role, you will design state-of-the-art algorithms and systems that enable safe, efficient, and intelligent autonomous capabilities. Today, employing mass quantities of autonomous robots requires heavy human oversight and execution. Anduril is leveraging AI approaches to improve effectiveness of autonomous missions, offload operator burden, and speed up execution via realtime monitoring, recommendations to users, and multi-modal interaction patterns. You will apply proven and un-proven approaches to create prototypes for expanding the capability of autonomous systems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop Advanced Agentic Software - Design and implement novel agent-based software systems to improve sensor perception, prediction, and decision-making for autonomous vehicles
• Apply Agentic Reasoning - Design and implement integrated agents and AI models to solve for end-user autonomous systems workflows.
• End-to-End System Integration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research prototypes into robust, production-ready systems including simulation environments and real-world platforms.
• Research & Experimentation - Conduct research into reinforcement learning strategies and deep architectures, iterate on experimental designs, and evaluate performance using rigorous quantitative metrics.
• Data-Driven Innovation - Utilize real-world and synthetic data to enhance model robustness and generalization, leveraging scalable training pipelines on distributed systems.

Required Qualifications

• Sophisticated knowledge of LLM's with an understanding of how they work and how they're applied
• Solid experience with reinforcement learning methods and their application to autonomous systems.
• Proven experience of shipping products end to end
• Experience with simulation or real-world validation for autonomous vehicles is highly desirable.
• A degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Travel up to 40+% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Novel application track record and experience including first author publications, participation in peer reviewed conferences, contribution to open source projects, and demonstrated contribution to the ML and AI community.
• Proven experience in deep learning research and development, particularly in generative AI. This includes diffusion models and autoregressive generative models.
• Experience in multi-modal sensor data processing (e.g., cameras, LiDAR, radar).
• Familiarity with ML Ops best practices, including model versioning and reproducible research pipelines.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with C/C++ is a plus.
• General software engineering experience solving motion planning or related robotics problems.

AI Office Lead - Senior AI Solutions Architect

NTT DATA is a team of more than 139,000 diverse professionals operating in more than 50 countries worldwide. Our sectors of activity include telecommunications, finance, industry, utilities, energy, public administration, and health.

Our mission? Offer technological solutions, business, strategy, development, and application maintenance while being a benchmark in consulting. Thanks to the collaboration between teams, the human quality of our people, and the fact that we do not conform to what is established, we always seek innovation that brings us closer to the future.

Our essence has led us to the forefront of technology, breaking paradigms and providing solutions that truly respond to each client's needs. Our talent has led us to be one of the top six technology companies in the world.

Because #Greattech, needs #GreatPeople, like you

NTT Data seeks high-achieving team players who quickly adapt to new challenges and entrepreneurial ventures. We are looking for a Senior AI Solutions Architect to work with our global client in Washington, D.C. This role will require an onsite presence at our client location.

Location: Washington D.C. onsite is highly preferred BUT open to candidates from Peru, Mexico, Brazil, or Chile who can work in the DC time zone**

Focus: AI Platform Architecture, Orchestration & Enterprise Integration
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)

Role Overview

Background & Environment

• Proven experience as a senior architect or technical lead within AI, data, or digital platforms.
• Experience working in large, federated, or matrixed organizations, including public sector, healthcare, or international institutions.
• Strong background operating in environments with governance, compliance, interoperability, and cross-domain integration requirements

Key Responsibilities

Required Technical Skills & Expertise

Preferred Certifications & Training

• Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification
• Executive-level training in AI Strategy
• NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) training
• Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals

Why NTT Data?   

Empowerment and rewards are the cornerstone of our career development model. We are a young, fast-growing company, with a highly innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, because of this professional experience and growth will be unmatched. Our talent and positive attitude allow us to transform our goals into achievements, and projects into realities.

NTT Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. NTT Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

About the role

Applied Intuition is redefining vehicle intelligence across commercial and defense sectors. As a Software Engineer, your responsibilities will look similar to those of a startup CTO: you'll work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects. You'll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition's novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers' real-world operational environments.

This role demands both technical depth and operational excellence. You'll primarily work with defense and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with DOD platforms in challenging operational environments. The unique advantage: you'll leverage our robust commercial technology and rapidly evolving product suite to deliver capabilities that would take traditional defense contractors years to develop. You'll tackle problems spanning core software engineering, system deployment, hardware integration, and everything in between to ensure mission success.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys ownership, is passionate about defense technology and is eager to make a significant impact on national security.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Work directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments—from defense contractors to forward operating bases
• Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration
• Bridge customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value
• Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes
• Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities

We're looking for someone who has:

• 3 + years professional software engineering experience 
• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
• Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python
• Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware
• Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments
• Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems 

Security Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance

For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here.

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $140,000 - $180,000 USD annually.

Intro to Position

The Lead AI Solutions Engineer, AI Labs, is a foundational role in building NPR's first Generative AI (GAI)-focused product development team. Reporting to the VP of AI Labs, this engineer will be responsible for the technical development and implementation of generative AI solutions. The core mission is to engineer systems that leverage GAI to enhance the quality and actionability of our content metadata, thereby directly supporting the organization's goals of improving content personalization and increasing editorial efficiency. This role involves hands-on work in integrating AI products into core NPR systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, align with ethical guidelines, and are built upon industry best practices. This is a critical opportunity to shape NPR's technical AI adoption and build a new, innovative function.

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Implementation: Design, develop, and deploy scalable Generative AI (GAI) solutions, focusing on enhancing content metadata quality and actionability to meet organizational objectives.
• Architecture & Technical Best Practices: Establish and champion technical best practices for Generative AI systems, including MLOps, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, and model evaluation, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
• Cross-functional Development: Collaborate closely with Product Managers, data scientists, software and infrastructure engineers, and relevant subject matter experts to translate product requirements and roadmaps into robust, production-ready AI systems.
• System Optimization & Performance: Implement data-driven methods, A/B testing, and performance monitoring to optimize the efficiency, scalability, and impact of AI models and pipelines.
• Technical Communication: Clearly articulate technical architectures, development progress, and engineering challenges to product and non-technical stakeholders.
• Responsible AI: Integrate ethical AI principles and compliance standards directly into the design and implementation of all AI products, in alignment with company policies.
• Technology Scouting: Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to drive continuous technical innovation within the AI Labs.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, data science, or machine learning engineering, with a focus on building and deploying production systems.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working with generative AI, machine learning, or data products.
• Expert proficiency in Python and experience creating functional prototypes to validate technical feasibility and user flows.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience building products that leverage Large Language Models, RAG architectures, prompting, function calling, retrieval, vector databases, embeddings, fine-tuning, and model evaluation.
• Familiarity with building and integrating MCP servers and agentic workflows.
• Background in creating QA systems for AI processes and development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical architectures and challenges to product and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative and respectful approach to work and an ability to adapt quickly to change.
• A deep commitment to the mission of NPR and to the responsible implementation of Generative AI technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and building highly scalable, production-grade AI/ML pipelines and services.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and MLOps tools, particularly MLFlow and Vertex AI. 
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and enterprise infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience working in media organizations and an understanding of media delivery systems.

Work Location & Requirements

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role require duties better performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least two days a week. The employee must also reside in an NPR-supported location (D.C., MD, or VA).

Job Type

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $187,000 - $208,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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About the role

Applied Intuition is redefining vehicle intelligence across commercial and defense sectors. As a Senior Engineer, your responsibilities will look similar to those of a startup CTO: you'll work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects. You'll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition's novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers' real-world operational environments.

This role demands both technical depth and operational excellence. You'll primarily work with defense and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with DOD platforms in challenging operational environments. The unique advantage: you'll leverage our robust commercial technology and rapidly evolving product suite to deliver capabilities that would take traditional defense contractors years to develop. You'll tackle problems spanning core software engineering, system deployment, hardware integration, and everything in between to ensure mission success.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Work directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments—from defense contractors to forward operating bases
• Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration
• Bridge customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value
• Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes
• Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities

We're looking for someone who has:

• 3 + years professional software engineering experience 
• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
• Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python
• Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware
• Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments
• Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems 

Nice to have:

• Prior experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or in military environments
• Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions
• Experience in defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries

Security Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here.