KBR
National Security
SeniorGenAIDeveloper
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“Senior Gen AI Developer at KBR. Skills: Generative AI, LLM, Python, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, LLM orchestration, cloud-native environments. providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions. leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I)”
What You'll Achieve.
profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security; ensure national security and shape the future of space defense; making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter
Industry & Context.
tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, Minimal travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline, 15+ years of software development experience, 3+ years building generative AI or LLM-powered applications, proficiency in Python for AI/ML development, data processing, and automation, Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying applications using large language models (LLMs), Proven experience building and optimizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search, Experience with prompt engineering, LLM orchestration, and developing agent-based workflows, Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise data sources, APIs, and knowledge graphs, Ability to evaluate and fine-tune model outputs for quality, bias, explainability, and performance, Experience deploying and maintaining applications in cloud-native environments (Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines), Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices for production AI systems
Nice to Have
Master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, Experience integrating knowledge graphs and graph databases (e. g. , Neo4j, ArangoDB) into LLM-driven applications, Exposure to multi-modal AI models (text, image, audio) and their application in real-world systems, Experience building custom LLM evaluation pipelines and benchmarking frameworks, Familiarity with model optimization techniques or edge deployment for constrained environments, Experience deploying AI solutions in defense, government, or other high-security environments, Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including bias mitigation, explainability, and governance
What You'll Do.
providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions
leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I)
support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems
providing global secure
and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters
tackling the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems
designing and optimizing defense systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
highly collaborative work environment of small teams; dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation; fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace; We Deliver – Together.
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Gen AI Developer ** _Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!_** KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeing a Senior Gen AI Developer to join our team in El Segundo, CA (remote). The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **Work Environment:** * **Location:** Remote * **Travel Requirements:** Minimal * **Working Hours:** Standard **Qualifications:** **Required:** * **Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline * 15+ years of software development experience, including 3+ yea
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