AAIM Lab Lead

Core4ce seeks an accomplished engineer/scientist to lead our Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning (AAIM) Lab. This leadership role combines hands‑on technical work with team management, guiding a dynamic group of researchers, software engineers, and AI experts in developing and deploying innovative AI solutions for government and defense customers. The successful candidate will drive R&D initiatives, contribute to business development, and mentor emerging technical talent while advancing the state‑of‑the‑art in applied artificial intelligence.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions addressing customer‑specific problem sets across defense, warfighter, and government applications.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to diverse domains and challenging technical problems.
• Develop and augment computational models and code (primarily Python) for novel solutions across various application areas.
• Implement machine learning approaches for both limited and large‑scale datasets.
• Conduct virtual verification and validation of AI/ML models and systems.
• Perform hands‑on engineering work on active contracts, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.

• Lead internal and customer‑funded R&D efforts employing cutting‑edge AI/ML methodologies.
• Author white papers and technical documentation.
• Present research findings at technical conferences.
• Publish peer‑reviewed articles in relevant journals.
• Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and methodologies.

• Participate in proposal development, including technical writing and solution architecture.
• Support business development activities and customer engagement.
• Contribute to concept development and technical strategy for new opportunities.
• Collaborate with BD team on past performance narratives and capability presentations.

• Lead, advise, and mentor AAIM Lab team members.
• Foster a collaborative research environment.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develop work plans and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
• Support professional development of junior staff.

• Active secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in AI/ML development and deployment.
• Demonstrated experience working on government contracts (preferably defense/DoD).
• Motivation to grow into a leadership role and develop team management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern software development practices.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML principles, algorithms, and frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).
• Experience with computational modeling, simulation, and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with data engineering, MLOps, and model deployment pipelines.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and version control systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience writing technical proposals and white papers.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and customers.
• Eagerness to mentor team members and foster collaborative environments.

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.
• Track record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience with DoD research programs (SBIR/STTR, DARPA, service labs, etc.).
• Prior experience in technical leadership or project management roles.
• Expertise in specific technical areas such as materials design and computational materials science, optics/photonics, magnetics, electronics, quantum technologies, metamaterials, chemical synthesis, process modeling and control, or directed energy.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization.
• Knowledge of high‑performance computing environments.

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