The Role
Provides technical advisory and systems engineering support for AI-enabled applications in DoD environments. Evaluates LLM, RAG, agentic AI, orchestration, architecture, data pipelines, security, scalability, and model performance. Develops prototypes, recommendations, documentation, and briefings; supports testing, guardrails, and evaluation frameworks; and collaborates with engineers, platform teams, product managers, and government stakeholders to integrate secure AI capabilities.
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Summary
CTC Group is seeking AI Engineers to provide technical advisory and systems engineering support for the development, integration, and evaluation of AI-enabled applications within Department of Defense (DoD) environments. This role focuses on large language models (LLMs), agentic AI workflows, orchestration frameworks, and emerging AI technologies to support secure, reliable, and mission-focused solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical advisory support to government teams developing, integrating, and evaluating AI/ML-enabled applications and tools.
- Assess AI architectures and solutions involving LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic workflows, prompt engineering, and orchestration frameworks.
- Evaluate emerging AI frameworks, libraries, and development tools to determine suitability for mission requirements and operational environments.
- Review AI application designs, model integration approaches, data pipelines, and technical risks related to performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
- Develop prototypes, technical recommendations, engineering documentation, and briefings to support AI technology adoption and decision-making.
- Support testing and evaluation of AI systems, including model performance, workflow validation, guardrails, and evaluation frameworks.
- Collaborate with software engineers, platform teams, product managers, and government stakeholders to integrate AI capabilities into existing systems and workflows.
- Research emerging AI technologies, development methodologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance (polygraph must be current and completed within the past 7 years).
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline, subject to applicable education/experience substitutions.
- Experience designing, developing, integrating, or evaluating AI/ML-enabled applications and software tools.
- Experience with LLM applications, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and agentic AI workflows.
- Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, Haystack, or LlamaIndex.
- Experience with software development, APIs, data integration, and system architecture.
- Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, vector databases, embeddings, model APIs, and AI evaluation frameworks preferred.
- Experience with secure AI development, cloud-based AI environments, or DoD/Intelligence Community applications preferred.
- HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 20 years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor's degree and 18 years of relevant experience, or
- Master's degree and 15 years of relevant experience
Pay Information
The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.
The estimated salary range for this position is $190,000 - $220,000.
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Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current CI polygraph completed within the past seven years
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline, subject to applicable substitutions
- Experience designing, developing, integrating, or evaluating AI/ML-enabled applications and software tools
- Experience with LLM applications, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, and agentic AI workflows
- Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks including LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, Haystack, or LlamaIndex
- Experience with software development, APIs, data integration, and system architecture
- Python, JavaScript or TypeScript, vector databases, embeddings, model APIs, and AI evaluation frameworks
- Experience with secure AI development, cloud-based AI environments, or DoD/Intelligence Community applications
- HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 20 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 18 years, or Master's degree with 15 years
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The Company
What We Do
CTC Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers timely, high-quality Digital Government and Mission Solution services to the federal government. The company specializes in supporting Intelligence Community customers with mission-focused technical expertise and operational experience, employing highly-cleared professionals who possess a deep understanding of the critical environments and requirements they serve.
