Senior AI & Automation Engineer

Job Title:

AI and Automation Engineer Job Category:
Engineering Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret Employee Type:
Regular-Long Term Assignment Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Local* * *

The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced AI & Automation Lead to join our team, responsible for the strategic design, engineering, and deployment of generative AI and automation solutions across the organization. This individual will lead a small automation team with a focus on delivering secure, scalable AI applications that accelerate decision-making, optimize logistics, and automate complex workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems and semantic search architectures. Build production-grade LLM applications and autonomous agentic systems capable of executing complex tasks.
• Adapt and fine-tune foundation models for specialized, highly secure use cases. Deploy scalable AI solutions across multi-domain environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Apply LLMs to complex, domain-specific problems and integrate them directly into operational workflows to accelerate mission outcomes.
• Analyze and identify manual processes and tasks used by operations staff that can be automated
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using a variety of tools and technologies, such as scripting languages (e.g. Python, Power Shell), automation frameworks (e.g. Ansible, Puppet), and workflow management tools (e.g. Service Now, BMC Helix)
• Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts that integrate with existing systems and applications

Work with stakeholders to define automation requirements and ensure that solutions meet their needs

Qualifications:



Required:

• B.S. in machine learning, computer science, mathematics, or related fields
• 8+ years of experience, preferably in software development or as a data scientist with 2+ years of building LLM applications
• Demonstrated ability to fine-tune foundational models
• Demonstrated ability to securely integrate and manage commercial AI APIs
• Building adapters to use foundational models (e.g. PEFT, llama factory)
• Using Retrieval Augmented Generation techniques to populate and query vector databases
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, Power Shell) and automation frameworks (e.g. Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with workflow management tools (e.g. Service Now, BMC Helix) and IT service management platforms
• Strong understanding of operational processes and workflows
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations staff and stakeholders to understand their needs and develop effective automation solutions
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  Desired:

• Large Language Models and experience identifying ways to incorporate them into new domains and applications
• Natural Language Processing algorithms such as BERT
• Experience with CUDA and Python libraries such as CuPy, Numba, CuSignal, CuDF, etc.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g. Git)
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  Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
  
  Education:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground —…