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# Technical AI Systems Engineer (1 day telework/week, TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

- **Company:** Red Alpha
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Software Architecture, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Model Validation, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=182446091bdd5781

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline such as Computer Science or a related field.
 * Levels:
 + Mid: 6+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
 + Senior: 10+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
 + SME: 14+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
 * Familiarity with Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and AWS cloud architecture and deployment.
 * Experience gathering and documenting customer requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and creating Jira user stories and epics.
 * Experience conducting functional testing of application features.
 * Experience serving as a technical liaison and collaborating with systems engineers, software developers, and domain experts.
 * Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain AI approaches, implementation tradeoffs, and implications to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Knowledge of modern AI/ML advancements and opportunities to integrate emerging capabilities into enterprise applications.
 * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance.

Bonus Skills:

 * Experience designing and refining technical artifacts for AI integration.
 * Ability to evaluate AI architectures, model performance, and system-level integration tradeoffs.
 * Experience coordinating AI solution development from conception to deployment, ensuring integration with existing software architecture.
 * Knowledge of emerging AI/ML advancements and opportunities to apply new technologies to improve systems and solve complex problems.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system integrating AI-enabled capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with customers, systems engineers, software developers, and AI stakeholders to define technical requirements, support the development and delivery of mission-driven software solutions, and validate new application features. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working in Agile development environments, and a collaborative approach to solving complex technical challenges.