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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Software Engineer (TS/SCI) - **Company:** Vantor's Career - **Location:** Westminster, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Information Leak Prevention, DevOps, Elasticsearch, GIS Applications, Graph Database, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Metadata Repositories, Open Source Technology, OpenShift, Software Safety, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Backend, Git, AI Platforms, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/senior-ai-software-engineer-ts-sci/11234352 ## About the Role We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Software Engineer to integrate secure chatbot and AI assistant capabilities into existing geospatial intelligence, analytics, visualization, and mission-support tools. You will help analysts discover data, navigate applications, and complete approved workflows using natural language. The role requires strong software engineering skills, practical LLM experience, and an understanding of secure, usable AI in mission environments., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 8+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering production applications or services. * Hands-on experience integrating generative AI or LLMs into production software applications using patterns such as RAG, embeddings, vector search, function calling, or agent workflows. * Strong Python skills and experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Go, C++, or another modern language. * Experience building REST APIs or microservices and using Git, automated testing, CI/CD, and Agile development practices. * Experience integrating enterprise data sources and applying secure identity, authorization, and data-protection controls. * Willingness to work 75% or as needed in a SCIF environment in Herndon, VA; Denver, CO; or St. Louis, MO. * U.S. Person with an active TS/SCI with CI poly, or the ability to obtain the required clearance and polygraph., * Experience building chatbot interfaces with React, TypeScript, or comparable web frameworks and applying usability practices. * Experience with AI orchestration frameworks, model gateways, MCP-compatible services, or agent-to-tool integration. * Experience deploying commercial, open-source, or locally hosted LLMs in cloud, on-premises, classified, air-gapped, or disconnected environments. * Experience with vector search, Elasticsearch, knowledge graphs, GIS, imagery, geospatial applications, or other mission-critical systems. * Experience with AI safety controls, human-in-the-loop approvals, model monitoring, evaluation, GPU workloads, or model serving. * Experience with containers and Kubernetes; Red Hat OpenShift experience is preferred. #cjpost ## Description * Integrate AI chatbots and assistants into existing geospatial, analytics, visualization, and mission applications. * Build natural-language workflows for data discovery, application navigation, visualization generation, and approved actions. * Implement LLM patterns such as prompt orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation, tool calling, and conversation context. * Connect AI services to REST APIs, data catalogs, search platforms, knowledge graphs, geospatial services, notebooks, and dashboards. * Develop reusable backend services and frontend components that make AI assistance simple for analysts to use. * Enforce identity, entitlements, and data-access policies; provide citations, provenance, audit records, and clear system limitations. * Test and evaluate AI quality, safety, latency, and usability, including protections against prompt injection, data leakage, and unauthorized actions. * Deploy and operate AI services in Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift, including restricted or disconnected environments, and collaborate with technical and customer teams., Aerospace * Artificial Intelligence * Computer Vision * Software * Analytics * Defense * Big Data Analytics The Big Data Analyst will evaluate datasets, improve analytical methods, support software developers, and assist end-users to enhance decision-making processes. Top Skills: Apache ZeppelinElasticsearchJupyter NotebooksKibanaPysparkPythonSparkSQL Vantor Full-stack Engineer 2 Days Ago In-Office 116K-169K Annually Senior level 116K-169K Annually Senior level Aerospace * Artificial Intelligence * Computer Vision * Software * Analytics * Defense * Big Data Analytics Designs, develops, tests, and maintains secure full-stack web applications for mission-critical intelligence operations. Builds Java and Python backend services, Angular and TypeScript front ends, and AWS cloud-native solutions. Troubleshoots applications and infrastructure, participates in architecture and code reviews, and collaborates with engineering, DevOps, systems, and mission stakeholders. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and a primarily onsite schedule. 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