Description A day in the life:We are seeking an experienced Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system integrating AI-enabled capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with customers, systems engineers, software developers, and AI stakeholders to define technical requirements, support the development and delivery of mission-driven software solutions, and validate new application features. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working in Agile development environments, and a collaborative approach to solving complex technical challenges.
What you bring to the table:- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline such as Computer Science or a related field.
- Levels:
- Mid: 6+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
- Senior: 10+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
- SME: 14+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
- Familiarity with Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and AWS cloud architecture and deployment.
- Experience gathering and documenting customer requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and creating Jira user stories and epics.
- Experience conducting functional testing of application features.
- Experience serving as a technical liaison and collaborating with systems engineers, software developers, and domain experts.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain AI approaches, implementation tradeoffs, and implications to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of modern AI/ML advancements and opportunities to integrate emerging capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience designing and refining technical artifacts for AI integration.
- Ability to evaluate AI architectures, model performance, and system-level integration tradeoffs.
- Experience coordinating AI solution development from conception to deployment, ensuring integration with existing software architecture.
- Knowledge of emerging AI/ML advancements and opportunities to apply new technologies to improve systems and solve complex problems.
The total package:Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab for additional information.
Salary Range:
- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $165,000 - $225,000.
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:
- Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
- Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's not forget free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!
Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight!
