AI Engineer SME

GD Information Technology • Honolulu, HI

12h • $169,604 - $229,464 • Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as an AI Engineer SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. We are seeking a highly experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and advanced engineering support for mission-critical defense systems in Oahu, Hawaii. The AI SME will architect, develop, integrate, and operationalize AI/ML capabilities that enhance decision support, cyber defense, logistics optimization, ISR analysis, and operational readiness across classified and unclassified environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or AI/ML development.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Demonstrated experience with: Python, R, or similar programming languages Machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) Data engineering and large-scale data processing Model deployment and MLOps pipelines
• Experience implementing AI solutions in secure or regulated environments.
• Active Secret clearance (TS preferred).
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs.
• Familiarity with DoD AI governance and modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with or supporting organizations such as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command or U.S. Pacific Fleet.
• Experience deploying AI in cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and cybersecurity integration.
• Experience with computer vision, natural language processing, or predictive analytics in ISR or cyber mission sets.
• DoD 8140 / IAM or IAT certification

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for AI/ML strategy, architecture, and implementation across the program.
• Design and deploy scalable AI/ML models in support of operational defense missions.
• Lead development of predictive analytics, automation frameworks, and intelligent decision-support systems.
• Integrate AI solutions into secure enterprise and tactical environments.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and data governance standards.
• Provide oversight of data engineering pipelines and model lifecycle management (MLOps).
• Develop and maintain model validation, explainability, and bias mitigation practices.
• Advise program leadership and government stakeholders on emerging AI technologies and mission applications.
• Support transition of experimental or prototype AI capabilities into operational production systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• 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
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level