Chief Engineer - Artificial Intelligence Division

What We Do: 

At the Software Engineering Institute Artificial Intelligence Division, we conduct applied research and development in artificial intelligence for the practical design and implementation of AI technologies and systems. We currently lead a community-wide movement to promote and advance the discipline of AI Engineering for defense and national Security.  

To accelerate the adoption of AI for defense and national security mission capabilities, we  

• Prototype real-world, mission-focused AI capabilities through solving practical engineering problems  

• Discover and define the processes, practices, and tools to support operationalizing AI for robust, secure, and mission-worthy capabilities 

• Conduct applied research in emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are rapidly transforming the technology landscape  

• Prepare mission partners to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting, deploying, using, and maintaining AI capabilities  

Are you creative, curious, and collaborative? Do you enjoy doing meaningful and complex work? Do you like to move fast and make things? Are you interested in making a difference by bringing innovation to the defense and national security community? Apply to join our team.  

Position Summary: 

As the Chief Engineer of our team, you will lead initiatives and/or teams of engineers, developers, analysts, and researchers to apply software and AI research, along with leading-edge technologies, to complex and challenging national security problems and mission needs. 

Requirements: 

• National Security Technology Leadership: You demonstrate knowledge and experience in defense and national security technologies and missions, including current and emerging priorities and challenges. You have significant experience leading the design and development of technology for mission applications. You are discerning and can demonstrate your role in driving high-impact solutions.  

• Technical Expertise: You have a successful track record of leading, managing, and executing advanced technology development. You demonstrate a clear understanding of AI technologies and how to build AI systems. You demonstrate a clear understanding of AI Engineering and current trends in AI technologies. You effectively utilize modern technology development practices and demonstrate an ability to find the appropriate approaches across the spectrum of technology maturity.  

• Innovation-Minded: You have an interest in and awareness of technology trends and opportunities. You naturally see opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to provide new and leap-ahead mission capabilities. You demonstrate an understanding of innovation practices; rapid, iterative technology development approaches; and methods to co-evolve mission workflows along with technology development to achieve high-impact outcomes.  

• Talent Development: You have experience building and developing strong, interdisciplinary technical teams. You know your leadership style and have experience building, mentoring, and empowering designers, developers, and innovation teams.  

• Managing in a Dynamic Environment: You have experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and thrive in a creative and high-energy environment. You are willing to experiment with new practices and develop effective processes, practices, and infrastructure to support great technology development.  

• Customer and Mission Focused