AI/ML Software Engineer III
THOR Solutions, LLC1 day ago
Virginia Beach, VA, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate a computer vision pipeline for ingesting, aligning, and detecting differences between engineering drawings.
- Deploy and optimize a locally hosted language model for CPU-based inference in resource-constrained environments.
- Generate structured, human-readable draft comparison reports for engineer review.
- Build and maintain a secure web interface for reviewing, annotating, approving, and correcting AI-generated findings.
- Implement ingestion and normalization routines for PDF, TIFF, CGM, DXF, and JPEG files.
- Ensure software components run on existing on-premise hardware without cloud infrastructure dependency.
- Produce and maintain design documents, API references, and user guides.
- Support a short-term contract anticipated to continue through the end of December 2026, with possible further work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics, or equivalent additional highly relevant experience and/or professional certifications.
- At least five years of professional software engineering experience, including recent AI/ML development experience.
- Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
- Experience with modern software development methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps.
- Experience deploying and optimizing large language models for CPU-based inference in resource-constrained environments.
- Cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA Security+ or similar.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
- An existing active or interim Secret security clearance is required before hire.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include familiarity with DoD or Navy IT environments, network security requirements, or government-managed infrastructure.
- Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification is preferred.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the remainder remote.
- Up to 10% travel to sites in San Diego, California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options.
- Medical, dental, vision, and TRICARE supplemental coverage options.
- Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and commuter/transit benefits.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and pet benefits.
- Legal plan, identity theft protection, employee assistance and work-life programs.
- Voluntary leave transfer, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral programs.
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About THOR Solutions, LLC
THOR Solutions, LLC provides engineering, logistics, and program management services for maritime defense programs, with expertise in shipboard HM&E and C5I systems. A CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, it supports the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and commercial maritime clients through federal contracts and consulting engagements. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company delivers requirements analysis, test and evaluation, training, and business/financial management support.