Software Engineer - Artificial Intelligence Level 4

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer – Artificial Intelligence Level 4LOCATION: Cambridge, MAPAY RATE: $103.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, 9 AM – 5 PM, 9x80 Work Schedule

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Lead the design, development, documentation, and implementation of AI algorithms and models using standard methods and tools, considering ethical implications and minimizing potential biases.

• Use existing AI tools to evaluate their effectiveness in code generation and application to avionics software.

• Collect, clean, preprocess, and analyze large datasets to ensure data quality, reliability, and actionable insights.

• Train, evaluate, optimize, and monitor AI model performance and capabilities.

• Conduct Safety Risk Management processes for AI models in accordance with organizational standards.

• Integrate and deploy efficient, scalable AI models into production environments.

• Partner with cross-functional teams and domain experts to understand business requirements, gather feedback, and iterate AI models and algorithms.

• Research and implement emerging AI technologies, frameworks, tools, and regulations.

• Contribute to AI Design Practices and organizational knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in a software engineering classification, or Master’s degree with 1+ year experience.

• Familiar with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, PyTest) to ensure efficient test execution.

• Understanding of CI/CD practices and experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) to optimize workflows is a plus.

• Collaborate effectively with HIL teams to integrate software with hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.

• Strong willingness to leverage AI tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) to accelerate software development.

• Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or other modern languages.

• Familiarity with ADA or avionics software is a plus.

• Strong team player with excellent documentation and communication skills in fast-paced development environments.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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