Systems Engineer - AI Project Manager

• Collaborate with the customer to understand their Al initiatives and provide support in aligning with their goals.
• Stay uptodate with the latest Al trends technologies and industry developments to provide informed guidance.
• Translate complex Al concepts into plain language making them accessible to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver presentations whitepapers and other content to effectively communicate Al ideas.
• Work with customers to define requirements for Al solutions that can be provided to companies for development or testing.
• Ensure requirements are clear concise and aligned with customer needs.
• Stay current with the latest developments in Al hardware and software including advancements in GPU architecture TPUs and other Alspecific technologies.
• Engage with industry experts to share knowledge and insights on Al hardware/software emerging technologies and capabilities.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including researchers developers and industry leaders.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and the broader Al community ensuring alignment and effective collaboration.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between customers researchers and developers to advance Al initiatives.
• Travel to attend conferences meetings and other events worldwide to represent the customer and coordinate Al efforts across the community.
• Demonstrate strong problemsolving skills to identify and tackle complex challenges in Al development.
• Possess critical thinking skills to analyze data and make informed decisions about Al model design.

Minimum of three key Al qualifications required:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
  
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3 years of experience as a systems engineer.
  
• Strong technical understanding of Al concepts including machine learning deep learning and computer vision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into plain language.
• Experience working with customers developers and researchers to define and develop Al solutions.
• Strong knowledge of current Al hardware and software developments including industry trends and advancements.
• Ability to travel 10 of the time and represent the customer at events worldwide.
  
• Strong relationshipbuilding and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Desired:

• Experience and/or technical knowledge & insights for at least four of the following disciplines:
  • Python and ObjectOriented Programming (OOP
  • Data Structures
  • Big O notation and algorithmic efficiencies
  • Transformer architectures and LLMs
  • Natural Language Programing
  • RAG and model finetuning
  • Knowledge graphs and Neo4J
  • Embeddings and vector Databases
• Project Management/Systems Engineering Certifications.
• Al/ML Certifications and Experience.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited University in Computer Science/Engineering Engineering or related technical field.
• Prior Experience with the sponsor specifically OCONUS.
• Prior experience supporting Senior Level management.
• Prior experience working across organizational boundaries to achieve mission goals.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.