Principal AI Engineer

i3 is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven security and data solutions for defense and intelligence community customers.

Requirements

• Design and optimize scalable data pipelines for security monitoring and threat detection systems supporting DoD AI workloads.
• Develop automated threat generation and simulation modules to identify security control gaps.
• Implement advanced detection logic to combat evolving attack vectors targeting AI systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct threat modeling using frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for ingesting, cleansing, and transforming defense/intelligence datasets.
• Apply AI/ML methods for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and risk identification within supply chain and operational workflows.
• Integrate AI-driven analytics into customer platforms through APIs, data services, and system interfaces.
• Develop dashboards and reporting solutions enabling data-driven decisions by senior government stakeholders.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and data scientists.
• Lead architecture discussions and drive technical decisions for AI/ML initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, software engineers, and customer stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and technical presentations to customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, but interim secret required to start.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement