AI Engineer – Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Lead the design, architecture, and product roadmap of next-generation AI/ML and LLM solutions for customers .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $149,469 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design and architecture of AI/ML and LLM solutions, with a strong focus on growing projects from proof of concept to production. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and drive outcome-based value while guiding multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.

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AI/ML Solution DevelopmentEdge AI and SensingLeadership and Communication SkillsCloud-Native ArchitectureSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

AI/ML Project GrowthJava ProgrammingRust ProgrammingPython ProgrammingBuilding Classification ModelsTraining Prediction ModelsLarge Language ModelsAgentic WorkflowsMulti-Tenant SystemsDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

Consultative Selling SkillsStakeholder EngagementTeam Guidance

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureCloud Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Autonomous SystemsIntelligence AnalysisContested LogisticsTraining and ReadinessU.S. Department of War Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsJavaPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, architecture, and product roadmap of next-generation AI/ML and LLM solutions for customers
Showcase solutions through customer-facing exercises, demonstrations, and pace-setting projects
Collaborate with business development and capture teams on bids, proposals, and OTA efforts
Partner with on-program teams to deliver AI/ML solutions and bring innovation to programs
Grow AI projects from proof of concept to production
Engage stakeholders, identify new opportunities, and drive outcome-based value of AI/ML and LLM solutions
Distill complex requirements into actionable deliverables
Guide multidisciplinary teams
Support missions across edge AI and sensing, autonomous systems, intelligence analysis, contested logistics, and training and readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or equivalent
10+ years of related experience
Proven experience growing AI projects from proof of concept to production in edge AI and sensing, autonomous systems, intelligence analysis, contested logistics, or training and readiness
Excellent consultative selling skills and ability to engage stakeholders, identify opportunities, and drive outcome-based value of AI/ML or LLM solutions
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to distill complex requirements into actionable deliverables and guide multidisciplinary teams
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Experience supporting U.S. Department of War programs
Experience with multi-tenant, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture patterns
Secret clearance required to start, with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance
US citizenship required
AWS, Azure, or similar cloud experience preferred
Programming experience with Java, Rust, Python, or similar languages preferred
Experience building and training classification and prediction models and leveraging large language models and agentic workflows preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
401(k) plan with company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Award-winning culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace
Competitive pay
Remote work / telecommuting options