22 hours ago
Lone Tree, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$125k - $172k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of machine learning models, including deep neural networks, reinforcement learning systems, and generative AI algorithms.
- Architect scalable AI/ML systems integrating with existing software and hardware platforms.
- Select tools, frameworks, and infrastructure for AI/ML development.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware teams, and data scientists on mission-specific requirements.
- Manage AI/ML project scope, resource allocation, timelines, quality, and performance deliverables.
- Develop and oversee validation, verification, testing, simulation, and modeling frameworks.
- Train, fine-tune, and optimize advanced AI architectures, including transformers, for complex applications.
- Apply supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement, and generative AI/ML techniques.
- Lead the integration of signal processing, computer vision, and planning algorithms for autonomous systems.
- Design and execute large-scale AI/ML simulations on CPU and GPU platforms.
- Mentor junior engineers and communicate technical concepts and project outcomes to stakeholders.
- Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and propose solutions for aerospace and defense challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, applied statistics, engineering, or a related STEM discipline, or qualifying equivalent experience.
- At least 6 years of experience in a related field; 9 years is required in the absence of a degree, and a higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
- Proficiency with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
- Experience with supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement, and generative learning techniques, including PPO, Actor/Critic, and transformers.
- Experience developing, deploying, and optimizing ANNs, CNNs, and RNNs for production applications.
- Strong proficiency in Python, C++, C#, or Java for scalable AI/ML systems.
- Experience scaling systems for larger datasets or moderately complex environments.
- Experience leading teams or projects and mentoring junior staff.
- Proven experience deploying AI/ML models in production and optimizing them for real-world use cases.
- Knowledge of regulatory and cybersecurity requirements for aerospace and defense AI/ML systems.
- Preferred: master’s degree in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field.
- Preferred: aerospace and defense leadership experience, GPU programming, high-performance computing, hardware acceleration, edge AI, XAI, advanced statistical methods, HMI requirements, and reinforcement learning or generative AI model implementation.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment with occasional travel to testing sites, customer locations, or conferences of up to 10–20%.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement and additional benefits.
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About SNC
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a privately held aerospace and defense contractor that designs and integrates space systems, ISR/aviation platforms, and C4ISR mission solutions for U.S. and allied government customers. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, it is owned by Eren and Fatih Ozmen and has delivered systems for NASA (including the Dream Chaser spaceplane via Sierra Space) and the U.S. Department of Defense across aircraft modifications, electronic warfare, and communications.