The Role
Leads enterprise AI/ML architecture, governance, and implementation for large-scale AI capabilities. Designs multi-agent platforms, autonomous reasoning systems, AI pipelines, vector database solutions, and knowledge management systems. Develops validation, explainability, monitoring, and governance tools; establishes architecture standards and roadmaps; evaluates emerging technologies; supports architecture reviews; and mentors junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
AI Engineer 2
Job ID#:26-1117
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Location: Herndon, VA
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
The AI Engineer 2 serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for leading AI/ML architecture design, governance, and implementation efforts supporting enterprise-scale AI capabilities. This role provides advanced expertise in agentic systems, model governance, and AI platform modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Set Yourself Apart With:
Job ID#:26-1117
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Location: Herndon, VA
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
The AI Engineer 2 serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for leading AI/ML architecture design, governance, and implementation efforts supporting enterprise-scale AI capabilities. This role provides advanced expertise in agentic systems, model governance, and AI platform modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Lead development of enterprise AI/ML architectures and governance frameworks.
- Design and implement multi-agent orchestration platforms and autonomous reasoning systems.
- Architect enterprise AI pipelines, vector database solutions, and hybrid knowledge management capabilities.
- Develop AI validation, explainability, model monitoring, and governance tools.
- Establish AI architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and integration patterns.
- Support architecture review boards and technology assessments.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend enterprise adoption strategies.
- Mentor junior AI engineers and technical team members.
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or solution architecture.
- Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions.
- Experience with cloud-native AI services and MLOps platforms.
- Demonstrated experience with LLMs, agent frameworks, and vector databases.
- Must be DOW 8140 certified
- Ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret government security clearance.
Set Yourself Apart With:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community agencies.
- Experience with knowledge graphs and advanced AI governance frameworks.
- Relevant cloud or AI certifications.
Salary Range: $120k - $135k
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- 7 or more years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or solution architecture
- Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions
- Experience with cloud-native AI services and MLOps platforms
- Experience with LLMs, agent frameworks, and vector databases
- DOW 8140 certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required Top Secret government security clearance
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community agencies
- Experience with knowledge graphs and advanced AI governance frameworks
- Relevant cloud or AI certifications
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The Company
What We Do
Incorporated in 2006, Navitas Business Consulting Inc, is a Woman-Owned, Small Business (WOSB) with areas of expertise in Cloud Migration, Data & Insights, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Agile PMO & Advisory and Healthcare. Specializing in Federal, Commercial, and State & Local customers. We are proud to be recognized as the “Top Places to Work” by Washington Post from 2018-2022, and 2024!
