AI Engineer (Aviation)

About the role

We are seeking a AI Engineer to join our growing team in support of our federal program. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior developer for the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of a cloud-based, browser-accessible Geographic Information System (GIS) platform supporting aeronautical information, airspace restrictions, and air traffic analysis.
• Architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript, ensuring high performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Design, develop, and manage complex UI/UX, work with geospatial data models and services using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including spatial indexing, geoprocessing, and advanced spatial analytics.
• Develop sophisticated application UI/UX capabilities including geospatial visualization, mapping services, spatial analysis, and real-time data processing.
• Lead the modernization of system architecture and software components using industry best practices, emerging technologies, and cloud-native design patterns.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities to enhance geospatial analytics, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, decision support, and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement AI/ML pipelines that leverage geospatial, airspace, and air traffic datasets to generate actionable insights and automate analytical workflows.
• Optimize application, database, and geospatial processing performance to support very large-scale datasets, complex spatial queries, and mission-critical operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for system architecture, code quality, DevSecOps practices, troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, domain experts, and engineering teams to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure solutions comply with federal security, data governance, accessibility, and operational standards while maintaining high system availability and reliability.
• Special projects such as corporate proposals, technical write-ups, etc., as needed.
• Provide support and expertise in assigned domain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and enterprise GIS technologies.
• Experience using enterprise security tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Splunk etc.).
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience using tools e.g. JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.
• Strong planning and organizing skills and are a team player.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively towards deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to take initiative with minimal direction and to solve problems.
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting federal programs preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: Certifications such as AI, ML, AWS/Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect.

Qualifications

• Position requires BS/BA degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 10 years of experience OR a MS/MA degree in STEM discipline with 8 years of experience.

Skills

• Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and enterprise GIS technologies.
• Proven experience developing and deploying advanced AI/ML-enabled geospatial solutions in complex, data-intensive environments.
• Extensive knowledge of geospatial data management, spatial analytics, aeronautical information systems, and airspace or transportation domain applications.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
• Experience supporting federal programs preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: Certifications such as AI, ML, AWS/Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect.

Benefits

• Total Rewards and Benefits: Medical plans, dental plan, vision plan, 401(k)-plan, paid time off, short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and social and community giveback.

Pay

The likely salary range or Hourly rate for this position is $130K-$165K.

Schedule

Hybrid/Remote: Monday – Friday 8AM – 5:30PM EST. Work schedules and arrangements may be adjusted based on client and program needs.