Job Details

Job Information

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Platform, Container Orchestration, Machine Learning, Solution Architecture

Certifications: None

Experience: 10+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

AI ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers most complex challenges. As an AI Engineer Sr Principal, youll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an AI/ML Engineer Principal, your work at GDIT will be directly aligned with the mission of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. You will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering AI/ML solutions that enable faster decision?making, enhanced situational awareness, and improved operational readiness.

• Lead/Manage/Support the development of AI/ML architectures for fleet operations, cyber defense, and logistics, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with DoD standards.
• Collaborate with cross?functional teamsincluding data scientists, systems engineers, and enterprise architectsto translate complex requirements into robust, deployable solutions.
• Drive key outcomes such as reduced data processing times, increased predictive accuracy, and accelerated AI model deployment across command networks.
• Utilize cutting?edge technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and secure multi?party computation to meet the Navys and Marine Corps stringent security and performance requirements.

What Youll Need to Succeed

Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The AI Engineer Sr Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or another STEM field.
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience in AI/ML engineering, solution architecture, and system integration, with a proven track record in defense or federal government environments.
• Technical skills:
• Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit?Learn).
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with secure data pipelines, encryption, and compliance with DoD security controls.
• Ability to develop and present AI proposals, including feasibility studies, cost estimates, and implementation roadmaps.

• Security clearance level: Eligibility for TOP SECRET/SCI with an active SECRET clearance at a minimum
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:

• Excellent consultative selling skills; ability to engage stakeholders, identify new opportunities, and articulate the value of AI/ML solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to distill complex requirements into actionable deliverables and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%) and work on-site at Navy/Marine Corps facilities as needed.

GDIT and Benefits

GDIT is your place. The mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Own Your Opportunity: Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

Salary: The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. This is not a guarantee of compensation; salary will be based on experience, location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 25-50%

Telecommuting Options: Remote

Work Location: Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package includes medical/dental/vision options, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and other disability and life insurance offerings. GDIT supports full flex work weeks where possible and provides paid time off programs and leave options. We are a global technology and professional services company delivering services to U.S. government, defense, and intelligence clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans