Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer – Artificial Intelligence Level 5
LOCATION: Cambridge, MA
PAY RATE: $124.50/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)
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:
Design, develop, document, and implement AI algorithms and models, ensuring ethical considerations and minimizing potential biases.
Evaluate and leverage AI tools to improve 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 models for performance, scalability, and production deployment.
Conduct Safety Risk Management for AI models in accordance with organizational standards.
Integrate AI models into production environments and continuously monitor, validate, and improve them.
Partner with cross-functional teams and domain experts to gather feedback and iterate AI solutions.
Research and implement emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and regulations to advance organizational capabilities.
Contribute to AI design practices and knowledge sharing across the team.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI algorithms and models.
Lead a small technical team to accomplish milestones and advance AI software capabilities.
Communicate progress, technical hurdles, proposed solutions, and team updates to leadership.
Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical engineering activities.
Utilize automated testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, PyTest) for 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 with HIL teams to integrate software with hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in software engineering, or Master’s degree with 1+ year experience.
Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.
Strong experience in C, C++, Python, or other modern programming languages.
Familiarity with ADA or avionics software is a plus.
Research publications in AI are a strong plus but not required.
Strong teamwork, documentation, and communication skills; thrives in fast-paced, high-tech environments.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Education or experience in AI algorithms and/or use of AI tools.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance if sponsored.
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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