Junior AI Engineer at KBR
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions primarily to intelligence and national security communities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to national security through innovative AI systems.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: Pioneering work in engineering, logistics, operations, science, cybersecurity, and space defense.
- Collaborative Environment: Dynamic team fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Impactful Work: Designing and optimizing defense systems to shape the future of space defense.
Note: This is a contingent position based upon contract award.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Highly Motivated Junior AI Engineer to join our Verification and Validation team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply verification and validation (V&V) techniques including model testing, simulation, and formal methods.
- Engage in all phases of the system development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing.
- Take ownership of critical tasks.
- Collaborate on proposals and whitepapers.
- Work with cross-functional teams to deploy AI solutions.
- Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong background in software engineering, AI, and machine learning.
- Experience with V&V paradigms.
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
- Background in signal processing (radar, communication, EW, sonar, audio, biomedical).
Soft Skills
- Self-motivated, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.
- 3-5 years experience in AI or related fields.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline.
- Experience with ML frameworks like Pytorch, TensorFlow, Keras.
- Proficiency in Python and libraries like NumPy, OpenCV, SciPy.
- Understanding of software engineering best practices.
- Must be a US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance and willingness to sit for a Polygraph.
Additional Compensation
- Bonuses, commissions, incentives, sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits.
Benefits
- 401K, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, flexible work schedules.
- Professional training and growth opportunities.
Core Values
- Belong, Connect, Grow
- Zero Harm Culture
- People First
Equal Opportunity
KBR is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Job Highlights
- Technical Skills: AI, machine learning, verification and validation, signal processing, programming languages.
- Frameworks & Libraries: Pytorch, TensorFlow, MxNet, Caffe, Keras, NumPy, OpenCV, Scikit, Pandas, SciPy.
- Clearance: TS/SCI with willingness for Polygraph.
- Citizenship: US Citizen.