AI Solutions Engineer

AI Solutions Engineer
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Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $114,000 - $231,000 / year

About The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing, and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is seeking an AI Solutions Engineer to join our Dev Sec Ops  team based out of our Arlington, VA or Mt. Laurel, NJ locations.

This person will identify, prototype, and guide the adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the business
. This role focuses on evaluating emerging AI technologies, rapidly prototyping solutions, and integrating AI capabilities into internal workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes.

The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple internal organizations, including:

• Dev Sec Ops
• Security (U.S. classified environments and corporate security)
• Program Management
• Compliance
• Software Development & Testing
• Systems Engineering
• Business Operations (e.g., Finance, HR, and other internal teams)

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, curiosity, and strong collaboration skills. The successful candidate will operate with mid-to-senior level independence—identifying opportunities, defining initiatives, and driving solutions from concept to implementation while ensuring alignment with IDT’s mission, security requirements, and business objectives.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA or Mt Laurel, NJ locations.

• Identify opportunities to apply AI technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and automation across engineering and business functions
• Research, evaluate, and prototype AI tools, frameworks, and platforms to address internal operational challenges
• Design and implement practical AI-enabled solutions that integrate into existing workflows and systems
• Rapidly develop proof-of-concepts to validate potential AI solutions before broader adoption
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, security, program management, and business teams to understand problems and deliver impactful solutions
• Integrate AI capabilities into existing development and operational processes while ensuring usability, reliability, and maintainability
• Support internal adoption of AI technologies by providing guidance, demonstrations, and knowledge sharing
• Stay informed on emerging AI trends, platforms, and best practices to help guide IDT’s internal AI strategy
• Document AI solution architectures, prototypes, and lessons learned to support knowledge sharing across the organization
• Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions meet relevant policies and regulations, particularly in sensitive and classified environments
• Continuously evaluate and refine AI adoption strategies to align with evolving business needs and technology landscapes

Required:

• 5–8 years of professional software or technical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
• Strong understanding of modern AI technologies—particularly large language models (LLMs), generative AI tools, and AI-assisted development workflows—and practical approaches for integrating them into real-world systems
• Experience designing and implementing technical solutions that leverage AI technologies to improve productivity, automation, or decision-making
• Ability to rapidly prototype and evaluate new technologies to determine their potential value to the organization
• Understanding of secure software development practices and AI-specific security considerations
• Familiarity working within environments that require strong security and compliance controls
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently define requirements, scope initiatives, and deliver practical solutions
• Strong communication skills,…