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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SENIOR AI SOFTWARE ENGINEER/AI ENGINEER - **Company:** Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. - **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Compilers, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Electronic Data Processing, HP Systems Insight Manager, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Commercial Software, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, OpenAI, Search Technologies, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Utility Software, Enterprise Application Integration, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Google Vertex AI, IT Architecture, Software Troubleshooting, Llamaindex, Generative AI, Backend, Agentic-AI, Git, Fastapi, Containerization, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Amazon Bedrock, Machine Learning Operations, Restful APIs, Semantic Kernel, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.huntingtoningalls.com/talentcommunity/apply/1443292600/?locale=en_US ## About the Role Newport News Shipbuilding's is seeking to hire a talented and passionate experienced Senior AI Software Engineer/AI Engineer to join our multidisciplinary AI team, working alongside data engineers, data scientists, ML engineers, and software engineers to develop and deliver innovative AI-powered solutions. This senior-level position focuses on designing, developing, integrating, and deploying secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise applications that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI technologies. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering and architecture expertise with practical experience integrating AI technologies into production applications. If you are a results-oriented, self-starter with a creative mindset and the ability to remove barriers, grow business relationships, and enable our workforce - who appreciates the unique challenges of engineering solutions in a dynamic workplace - and willing to learn and grow with the business we want to talk with you., Bachelor?s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master?s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience. One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only: * NNS Apprentice School graduate * Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate * Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience * Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience * High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience * High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience * A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. * Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. * Professional software engineering experience, including designing and delivering complex production applications. * Strong proficiency in Python, backend development, RESTful APIs, and microservices. * Experience with software architecture, distributed systems, databases, and enterprise application integration. * Hands-on experience developing or integrating AI/ML-enabled applications or generative AI services. * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Git, CI/CD, and automated testing. * Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Ability to independently lead complex technical development efforts., * Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field. * 2+ years of practical experience developing AI/ML or generative AI applications. * Experience integrating LLMs, building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions, or developing AI-powered workflows. * Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, or Semantic Kernel. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application deployments. * Knowledge of MLOps/LLMOps, AI application evaluation, monitoring, and security. * Experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, or Google Vertex AI. * Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and architecture experience. Technical Skills Highly Preferred * Programming & Software Engineering: Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, microservices, SQL, Java, C#, or TypeScript. * AI & Generative AI: LLM integration, OpenAI-compatible APIs, Azure OpenAI, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, agentic AI, and AI orchestration frameworks. * Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures. * DevOps & Deployment: Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containerization, and application monitoring. * Data & AI Integration: SQL/NoSQL databases, vector databases, semantic search, and ML inference APIs. * Security & Reliability: Secure API development, authentication, authorization, AI security, performance optimization, and application observability. ## Description Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs IT applications software and systems. Collaborates with IT systems designers and/or engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes IT system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures IT software standards are met., * Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade AI-enabled applications, APIs, microservices, and backend services. * Integrate large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and machine learning capabilities into business applications and workflows. * Transform AI prototypes and models into scalable, secure, maintainable production solutions. * Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and data engineers to deliver end-to-end AI solutions. * Develop cloud-native applications and implement CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, and deployment practices. * Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and adherence to security standards. * Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, code reviews, and mentoring to other engineers. * Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend practical solutions that deliver business value.