AA/IM Lab Lead

Core4ce • Beavercreek, OH

1d • $175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Core4ce seeks an accomplished engineer/scientist to lead our Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning (AAIM) Lab. This leadership role combines hands-on technical work with team management, guiding a dynamic group of researchers, software engineers, and AI experts in developing and deploying innovative AI solutions for government and defense customers. The successful candidate will drive R&D initiatives, contribute to business development, and mentor emerging technical talent while advancing the state-of-the-art in applied artificial intelligence.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Active secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development and deployment
• Demonstrated experience working on government contracts (preferably defense/DoD)
• Motivation to grow into a leadership role and develop team management skills
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern software development practices
• Deep understanding of AI/ML principles, algorithms, and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Experience with computational modeling, simulation, and numerical methods
• Familiarity with data engineering, MLOps, and model deployment pipelines
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and version control systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience writing technical proposals and white papers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and customers
• Eagerness to mentor team members and foster collaborative environments

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience with DoD research programs (SBIR/STTR, DARPA, service labs, etc.)
• Prior experience in technical leadership or project management roles
• Expertise in specific technical areas such as materials design and computational materials science, optics/photonics, magnetics, electronics, quantum technologies, metamaterials, chemical synthesis, process modeling and control, or directed energy
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization
• Knowledge of high-performance computing environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions addressing customer-specific problem sets across defense, warfighter, and government applications.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to diverse domains and challenging technical problems
• Develop and augment computational models and code (primarily Python) for novel solutions across various application areas
• Implement machine learning approaches for both limited and large-scale datasets
• Conduct virtual verification and validation of AI/ML models and systems
• Perform hands-on engineering work on active contracts, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery
• Lead internal and customer-funded R&D efforts employing cutting-edge AI/ML methodologies
• Author white papers and technical documentation
• Present research findings at technical conferences
• Publish peer-reviewed articles in relevant journals
• Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and methodologies
• Participate in proposal development, including technical writing and solution architecture
• Support business development activities and customer engagement
• Contribute to concept development and technical strategy for new opportunities
• Collaborate with BD team on past performance narratives and capability presentations
• Lead, advise, and mentor AAIM Lab team members
• Foster a collaborative research environment
• Coordinate with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders
• Develop work plans and objectives in alignment with organizational goals
• Support professional development of junior staff

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

What This Job Offers

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