A.I. RESEARCH ENGINEER

You will help develop and test AI-enhanced workflows, integrate backend services, and build tools that support the Navy’s digital transformation goals. The position focuses on practical implementation and experimentation, rather than publishing research, and offers strong mentorship and career growth opportunities.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. These include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies, communicating regularly with assigned supervisors, and completing other tasks as assigned.

• Assist in the development and testing of AI-enhanced backend services, REST APIs, and web interfaces

• Help build tools for collecting, cleaning, and managing structured and unstructured Navy maintenance data
• Support the integration of mobile and edge systems with backend services (e.g., narrative entry apps, RPA submission workflows)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing suites, and deployment workflows in an Agile environment
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to prototype new capabilities such as speech-to-text, field apportionment, and data quality scoring
• Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and customer demos
• Collaborate with full-stack and mobile developers to integrate AI capabilities into deployed systems

• Contribute to Agile sprints, including design reviews, research discussions, and deliverables tracking

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  Active DoD SECRET Security Clearance Required
• US Citizenship Required
• If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Java, or C# through coursework, projects, or internships
• Demonstrated basic understanding of cloud and open-source LLMs
• Demonstrated familiarity with web development frameworks or tools (e.g., React, Angular, Flask, Node.js, or Kotlin/Android Studio)
• Demonstrated ability to use SQL to query and update relational databases.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of REST APIs and version control (Git)
• Demonstrated familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD concepts

• Hands-on experience with CI tools such as GitHub Actions or CircleCI from academic or internship work

• Coursework or project experience in artificial intelligence, data mining, or natural language processing
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS EC2) or containerization tools (Docker)
• Exposure to Unity or Godot (as used in research or academic work)
• Demonstrated familiarity with government systems, edge computing, or human-in-the-loop AI
• Comfortable participating in technical discussions and collaborating with senior developers and researchers

Company Summary:

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.