AI Engineer

Nou Systems Inc is seeking an AI Engineer to support the Technical Solutions Division as part of the JSTC2 Team in Huntsville, AL (onsite). In this role, you will prototype generative-AI-powered software for warfighting training exercise participants by developing LLM-powered capabilities and integrating them into Government Off-the-Shelf software used in ongoing exercises.

What You’ll Contribute

You will work within a multidisciplinary software team that combines a web-based front end, large-data management back end, and on-prem LLM-powered data exploration. Your focus is delivering usable improvements to end users on a 10-week cadence, while shaping the work through direct engagement to elicit end user needs rather than relying solely on requirements artifacts.

• Prototype new LLM-powered capabilities and integrate them into the existing software.
• Support end-user delivery on a 10-week schedule.
• Help scope work even when information is not fully defined.
• Evaluate the evolving AI landscape by analyzing alternatives to decide which technologies and frameworks to adopt.
• Contribute to software architecture development in support of the Chief Architect.
• Mentor and lead technical contributors as a force multiplier.
• Communicate technical decisions with quantitative backing, and adapt to changing project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s or higher preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, including 2+ years focused on LLMs or similar generative models.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in Python + PyTorch, generative AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex), and vector databases (ChromaDB).
• Ability to deliver production code as an individual contributor without agentic coding support.
• Experience writing modular, unit tested code that supports integration and end-to-end testing, maintained in source control (Git + GitLab).
• Experience with Scrum Agile practices, including active participation in ceremonies (standup, sprint reviews, Product Increment planning).
• Team-focused development practices, including ticket management, constructive peer reviews, and backlog management.

Technologies You’ll Use

• Python, PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex, ChromaDB
• Git, GitLab, Docker
• Ubuntu

Benefits and Growth

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Annual Leave, and Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Personal Development, Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with newer approaches to using LLMs as a natural language interface to a data store (not just traditional RAG).
• Experience developing MCP tooling for custom applications.
• Comfortable developing in a containerized Docker Linux-based (Ubuntu) environment.
• Experience developing for CI/CD pipelines.
• Active Top Secret clearance.