Who You Are (Required):
- 3+ years of professional software or technical experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
- Strong understanding and experience in applying of modern AI technologies—particularly large language models (LLMs), generative AI tools, and AI-assisted development workflows—and practical approaches for integrating them into real-world systems
- Experience designing and implementing technical solutions that leverage AI technologies to improve productivity, automation, or decision-making
- Ability to rapidly prototype and evaluate new technologies to determine their potential value to the organization
- Understanding of secure software development practices and AI-specific security considerations
- Familiarity working within environments that require strong security and compliance controls
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently define requirements, scope initiatives, and deliver practical solutions
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, security, compliance, and business teams
- Comfortable balancing innovation with security, compliance, and operational constraints
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Knowledge of Naval tactical systems like Aegis, SSDS, SLQ-32, or other similar systems
- Familiarity with MLOps practices such as model lifecycle management, monitoring, and CI/CD integration
- Experience integrating AI capabilities into DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines
- Hands-on experience deploying AI-enabled tools or applications into production environments
- Experience working with generative AI technologies, large language models, or natural language processing tools
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs and Risk Management Framework processes, or other compliance frameworks specifically on AI systems
- Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains
- Experience evaluating emerging technologies and guiding organizational adoption
- Understanding of change management strategies for introducing new technologies into established workflows
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
