[Remote] Lead AI Engineer (Camgian Labs)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Camgian is an advanced R&D organization focused on developing next-generation capabilities for air, space, and missile defense. As a Lead Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will lead a technical team in developing AI/ML solutions for national security missions while remaining an active contributor in architecture and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI/ML software prototypes
• Own technical direction and architecture for assigned efforts and ensure consistency across projects
• Drive technical planning, estimation, and execution across customer-funded and internal R&D efforts, including defining and tracking technical milestones and deliverables
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Identify and manage technical risks related to data, models, system integration, and dependencies
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, presenting designs, results, and tradeoffs clearly
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting team growth, capability development, and scaling of engineering practices
• Improve team effectiveness through structured planning, clear prioritization, and timely resolution of technical and organizational blockers
• Ensure engineering efforts align with customer needs and company objectives
• Lead or contribute to proposal development, including shaping technical approaches, estimates, and solution strategies

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field
• 7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML development, validation, and deployment
• Demonstrated proficiency in algorithm development and implementation using Python or similar programming languages
• Strong mathematical background and knowledge of AI, ML, deep learning, and modern data science techniques
• Experience leading technical efforts across multiple engineers or workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience interacting directly with customers and stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments
• Ability to travel up to 15% within the United States
• Eligibility to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
• Master's or PhD in a relevant technical field
• Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead
• Experience conducting design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting professional development
• Experience deploying AI models into operational or cloud environments
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenCV, or similar frameworks
• Strong systems engineering mindset and ability to manage technical tradeoffs
• Experience applying AI/ML to air, space, or missile defense missions

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