AI Automation Engineer; Entry Level

Job Title: AI Automation Engineer (Entry Level)
Clearance Required: U.S. Citizenship Required (Public Trust eligibility preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid - Vienna, VA / Remote Eligible

Alpha Omega is searching for an curious, hands‑on AI Automation Engineer who's excited to explore new technologies, large language models (LLMs), and intelligent automation frameworks. You'll join a fast‑moving innovation team working at the intersection of AI, RPA, and cybersecurity automation – helping us build and scale solutions that power the next generation of digital transformation across federal and commercial enterprises.

This is a high‑growth, learning‑intensive role for someone who thrives on experimentation, rapid prototyping, and solving complex problems with creativity and code.

• Design, build, and deploy automation workflows integrating AI models, RPA bots, and API‑based microservices.
• Develop, test, and fine‑tune LLM‑powered agents for document processing, compliance validation, and decision support.
• Support the engineering team in enhancing our intelligent automation framework (UiPath, Power Automate, Python).
• Collaborate with senior engineers to research and implement emerging AI tools, vector databases, and model pipelines.
• Integrate third‑party APIs and SDKs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, Lang Chain, Azure OpenAI).
• Contribute to prototypes, proof‑of‑concepts, and internal demos for AI‑enabled automation initiatives.
• Participate in Agile sprints, documentation, and collaborative code reviews.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field – or equivalent hands‑on experience.

Experience &

Skills:

• 0‑2 years of experience in AI, automation, or software development (internships and academic projects count!).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language:
  Python, JavaScript/Type Script, or C#.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts such as prompt engineering, model fine‑tuning, embedding search, or RAG pipelines.
• Interest or experience with automation platforms like UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, or Automation Anywhere.
• Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, Git, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn multiple tech stacks quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, can‑do attitude.

• Experience developing with Lang Chain, Llama Index
  , or vector databases (Pinecone, Chroma, Weaviate).
• Exposure to cybersecurity, compliance automation, or data engineering concepts
  .
• Participation in AI hackathons, open‑source projects, or published LLM demos.

The likely salary range for this position is $75,000 – $110,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Final date to receive applications: February 20, 2026

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401(k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Guided by our core values – Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART) – we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are…