AI Engineer

Planned Systems International (PSI) is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to deliver AI, Generative AI, and ML solutions supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI applications using LLMs, Generative AI, and Machine Learning.
• Build AI Copilots, AI Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to support software engineering, testing, documentation, and operational workflows.
• Develop intelligent automation for test case generation, defect analysis, knowledge management, predictive analytics, and process optimization.
• Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications, including APIs, Azure cloud services, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Assess emerging AI technologies and produce Proofs of Concept (PoCs) quickly.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, testers, and business stakeholders to identify and implement AI solutions.
• Ensure compliance with VA cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and Trustworthy AI requirements.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines to deliver high-quality work on time.
• Act as a brand ambassador by educating colleagues on brand standards and ensuring visual communications reflect the organization’s identity.
• Use advanced capabilities in PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Visio to automate and enhance design processes.
• Perform technical edits for quality assurance on presentation and documentation before customer delivery.
• Create and implement consistent templates and documentation styles for PowerPoints, diagrams, and technical publications.
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop user guides, process documentation, new templates, and updated templates based on project requirements.
• Review team presentations for efficiency and ensure process documentation is complete.
• Create and maintain training materials, including brown bags and instructional supplements, and keep documentation and training up to date.
• Provide high-level customer service aligned with the customer’s mission and success outcomes.
• Use AI to improve these functions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (required for VA contract eligibility).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 5+ years of overall software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI solutions.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, or similar LLM platforms.
• Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or comparable AI frameworks.
• Experience building RAG applications and AI Agents.
• Experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud-native development.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Technologies

• Python
• Azure OpenAI
• OpenAI APIs
• LangChain
• LlamaIndex
• Semantic Kernel
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• FastAPI
• Git
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Azure AI Studio
• Azure Machine Learning
• Vector databases
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Visio
• Adobe Creative Suite
• LangGraph
• Kubernetes
• SQL
• REST APIs
• FHIR
• HL7
• NIST AI Risk Management Framework
• EHRM
• VistA
• Oracle Health Millennium
• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Paid leave
• Employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Legal services
• Identity theft
• Accident insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health saving account options
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution match that is immediately vested
• Professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other Federal agencies.
• Experience with healthcare IT, EHRM, VistA, Oracle Health Millennium, FHIR, or HL7.
• Experience with Azure AI Studio, Azure Machine Learning, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
• Knowledge of NIST AI Risk Management Framework, Responsible AI, and Federal AI governance.
• Current Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) and VA network access a plus.

Location

• Remote (remote)