Software Development, IT Consulting

Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer (Mid/Senior) (Hybrid) - Java/JavaScript/AI/ML

Annapolis Junction, MDHybridFull Time$130,000–$270,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Top Secret/SCI
U.S. Government security clearance
Polygraph
U.S. citizen
Java
JavaScript
RESTful microservices
Amazon Web Services
Jira user stories
epics

Nice to have

AI integration
AI architectures
model performance
AI-driven solutions

Role summary

Captivation Software seeks a Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer (Mid/Senior) for a hybrid role. This position involves planning, designing, and implementing mission-critical systems, focusing on AI-enabled capabilities. The engineer will work directly with customers, systems engineers, developers, and AI stakeholders to define, build, test, and deliver software. Responsibilities include hands-on technical execution, defining low-level requirements, and functional validation. A Top Secret/SCI clearance and 5+ years of Lead System Engineer experience are required. Familiarity with Java/JavaScript, RESTful microservices, AWS, and Agile methodologies is essential. Experience with AI integration and architecture is desired.

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software has an immediate need for a Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer to support the program and assist with overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system. Candidates should be passionate about collaboratively solving challenging problems and have a track record of delivering high-quality solutions. Work directly with customers, systems engineers, developers, and AI solution stakeholders to ensure mission-driven software capabilities are accurately defined, built, tested, and delivered. Engage tactically with the development team, close collaboration with stakeholders, and active participation in Agile delivery throughout development lifecycle. Perform hands-on technical execution, low-level requirements definition, and functional validation of new features for an enterprise application integrating AI-enabled capabilities.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

At least five years of experience performing in a Lead System Engineer role for a software development team

Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience

Required Skills:

Familiarity with software development using Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)

Ability to work directly with customers to elicit, analyze, and document detailed functional requirements and convert them into technical specifications

Ability to translate high-level requirements into actionable Jira user stories and epics for development teams

Experience conducting functional testing of application features

Serving as a key technical liaison, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, software developers, and domain experts

Effectively present and articulate recommended AI approaches, discussing the tradeoffs and implications of different implementations with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Awareness of modern AI/ML advancements and ability to identify practical opportunities to apply emerging capabilities to enterprise applications

Desired Skills:

Experience designing or refining technical artifacts specifically for AI integration

Ability to evaluate AI architectures, assess model performance, and identify system-level integration tradeoffs

Coordinating the design and development of AI-driven solutions from conception to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with the existing software architecture

Staying current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, continuously seeking opportunities to apply new technologies and methodologies to improve existing systems and solve complex problems

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)

Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)

Above Market Hourly Rates

$3,600 HSA Contribution

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

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