AI Forward Deployed Engineer; FDE

Description

At Net Centrics, we are not looking for someone who simply talks about artificial intelligence, we are looking for someone who can architect it, build it, and deploy it securely in real federal mission environments.

As our AI Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will lead the design and delivery of AI solutions that directly support national security and federal mission priorities. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and hands‑on engineering, requiring both technical depth and the ability to translate emerging AI capabilities into real operational outcomes.

Unlike large integrators where AI architects often become small parts of large bureaucratic teams, this position offers true ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape how AI is implemented across both our organization and client environments.

If you are someone who wants to move beyond theory and PowerPoint decks and instead build AI systems that are actually deployed and used, we want to talk.

• Real Ownership
  :
  You will not be one of many architects buried inside a massive program structure. You will play a central role in shaping Net Centrics’ AI architecture strategy and delivery approach across multiple federal initiatives.
• Direct Mission Impact
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  You will work directly with federal stakeholders and internal leadership to design and implement AI solutions that support real operational missions.
• Agility Over Bureaucracy
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  Our teams move quickly, moving from concept to prototype to deployment without the layers of process that often slow innovation in larger organizations.
• Visibility and Influence
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  This role includes direct collaboration with senior leadership, program teams, and government stakeholders, giving you the opportunity to influence both technical direction and solution delivery.
• At Net Centrics, you will have real ownership, real visibility, and the ability to shape how AI is designed, delivered, and deployed across our programs.
• You will work side‑by‑side with leadership, engineers, and federal mission partners to solve real problems with real technology.

• Partner with federal stakeholders to identify high‑impact AI opportunities and translate mission needs into actionable AI solutions.
• Shape AI strategy, technical roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned with program and national security priorities.
• Serve as the senior technical authority guiding AI architecture decisions across programs and initiatives.

• Design and implement end‑to‑end AI/ML solutions
  , including:
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
• Vector databases and modern data architectures
• AI workflow orchestration frameworks
• Architect secure, scalable AI‑native platforms capable of enterprise deployment in federal environments.
• Lead hands‑on prototyping and proof‑of‑concept development to validate technical feasibility and mission impact.

• Work closely with engineering teams to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate solutions
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• Guide solutions through the full lifecycle —
  concept → prototype → production deployment
  .
• Incorporate operational feedback and mission insights to continuously improve platforms and architectures.

• Act as the primary technical liaison between government customers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Present architectural approaches and AI strategies to executive leadership and senior stakeholders
  .
• Translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Architect solutions that meet federal security and compliance frameworks
  , including RMF and FedRAMP
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• Ensure solutions follow ethical AI practices and strong data governance standards
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• Design secure AI systems deployed within AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments
  .

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 7+ years of experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, field engineering, or similar roles with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proven…