General Dynamics · 1 month ago
Chief Engineer – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a market leader and technology innovator seeking talented professionals to deliver cutting-edge solutions to DoD customers. The AI Applications Chief Engineer will lead the definition of AI-enabled technical strategies and solutions, focusing on developing technology roadmaps and innovative AI initiatives to meet customer needs.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Lead definition of AI-enabled technical strategies and solutions within our Maritime and Strategic Systems line of business
Develop technology roadmaps and work closely with our business development organization to understand customer needs and present conceptual solutions aligned with GDMS capabilities
Identify and cultivate innovative AI initiatives, educating business and technical stakeholders about what AI can and cannot do
Work with senior engineering management to chart the course for growing our AI capabilities and workforce
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field
At least 10 years of experience working as an AI architect, data scientist, or AI application engineer
Deep learning expertise
Leadership experience
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire
U.S. citizenship
Ability to travel, estimated at 25% to 35%
Preferred
Experienced AI architect with a robust background in Deep Learning (DL), advanced data visualization, software development, and full Machine Learning (ML) lifecycle management
Experience vetting potential use cases for AI capabilities, implementing viable approaches, and defining/tracking measures of success
Proficiency in ML and DL frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and understanding of validation methods for ML models
Proficiency in software development, with an emphasis on Python, and experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., Git, GitLab) and DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with the Linux command line including bash and shell scripting
Expertise in handling large, complex datasets including image, cyber, NLP, and signal data
Proven ability to engage and influence customers, understand requirements, present candidate solutions, and adapt solutions to align with evolving needs
Development and implementation of AI roadmaps in support of mission objectives, including planning and oversight of Independent Research and Development (IRAD) activities aligned with these objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to clearly present AI-enabled solutions to customer and company leadership, both technical and programmatic
Demonstrated success as technical lead on competitive white papers and proposals containing significant AI content
Experience assessing and managing technical risks and leading the investigation and resolution of high priority technical issues on critical, high visibility programs
Demonstrated success leading large, distributed, multi-disciplinary teams in developing and delivering cost-effective, AI-enabled solutions to customers
Working knowledge of AI-related AWS or Azure services
Familiarity with addressing regulatory compliance (e.g., cyber, legal) as part of deploying AI solutions
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible work environment
Generous health and personal benefits
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
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