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# AI Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000 - $220,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, OpenShift, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Workflow Management Systems, Haystack, LangChain, ReactJS, Prompt Engineering, Llamaindex, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Fastapi, Optimization Algorithms, Restful APIs, Model Context Protocol, OpenSearch, Docker
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9299410/ai-engineer

## About the Role

· 9+ years of related experience as well as a Bachelor's degree in a related field
· Hands-on experience with at least one major Generative AI framework, including LangChain, Haystack, or LlamaIndex.
· Experience designing and implementing Agentic AI systems and AI workflow orchestration.
· Proficiency with React, TypeScript, Python, and RESTful API development.
· Experience working with PostgreSQL and modern data architectures as well as hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph Clearance

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an AI Engineer to support mission-critical Intelligence Community programs through the design, development, and deployment of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI solutions. This is a hybrid position located in
Annapolis Junction, MD, Reston, VA or Washington, DC. This role combines modern software engineering practices with cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver scalable, secure, and impactful capabilities that enhance mission outcomes. The AI Engineer position requires an
Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph, · Design, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled solutions that directly support customer mission objectives.
· Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, PostgreSQL, and OpenSearch.
· Build and optimize Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions leveraging frameworks such as LangChain, Haystack, and LlamaIndex.
· Develop intelligent AI agents incorporating Model Context Protocol (MCP), tool integrations, context engineering, retrieval techniques, and agent-to-agent communication patterns.
· Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs and data services supporting AI workloads and large-scale data processing.
· Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized applications using Docker and OpenShift.
· Implement prompt engineering strategies, prompt lifecycle management, evaluation frameworks, and optimization techniques.