Junior Gen AI Software Engineer

Job Description

This position is for an experienced Software Engineer with either work or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI. The role is a part of the Applied Research and Technology (ART) Aerospace Technologies Team, focused on designing and developing the next-generation avionics systems of the future.

Team Mission

The ART Aerospace Technologies Development Sandbox team is chartered with defining disruptive developmental process improvements for the company's business. The team's goals are to enable faster cycle times, lower total lifecycle costs, reduce technical debt, and increase reusability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and conclude experiments to accelerate business capabilities in Generative AI for safety-critical development.
• Demonstrate a passionate and inquisitive approach, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate clearly while confidently providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to multiple sub-projects.

Desired Character Traits

• Strong sense of ownership and initiative while empowering others.
• Prioritize positive impact over busy work.
• Maintain a humble, egoless approach and value contributions from all team members, regardless of experience.
• Appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access to information.
• Make evidence-based decisions, prioritizing data and science over seniority or convention.
• Take risks and rapidly iterate to find the best solution for each problem.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong software development experience and skills.
• Proficient in Unix/Linux.
• Proficient in Python.
• Proven execution skills in the development of complex systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly to large audiences.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of AI/ML through research or practice.
• Experience in deploying Generative AI powered applications.
• Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) development frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Haystack).

Benefits

• Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit