AI Engineer - Graduate

Thales • Orlando, FL

1d • $86,366 - $143,943 • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales is looking for an AI Engineer Graduate to join their engineering team and support the development of applied AI solutions that enhance the inflight passenger experience for millions of travelers worldwide, as well as support internal business and engineering initiatives. The role involves contributing to the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of AI-enabled applications across cloud and edge environments, gaining experience across the software development lifecycle and modern AI technologies. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, accountability, collaboration, and adaptability in a fast-paced engineering environment, with opportunities to build technical expertise and contribute to innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field – awarded within the 2 years preceding your application.
• 0-2 years’ experience in software engineering, cloud development, machine learning, AI engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of applied AI concepts and solution patterns, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent-based workflows, orchestration frameworks, intelligent automation, and prompt engineering.
• Foundational understanding of modern AI systems, including model evaluation, tool integration, guardrails, observability, and responsible AI principles.
• Proficiency in Python and experience developing modern applications using APIs and web technologies.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including familiarity with serverless architectures and AI/ML services.
• Foundational knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployment concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
• Manage assigned work independently while seeking guidance for complex technical challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to software engineering best practices, secure coding principles, and continuous learning.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of AI-enabled applications and services.
• Develop and maintain AI solutions, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, intelligent automation capabilities, agent-based workflows, and orchestration solutions, under the guidance of senior engineering team members.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, platform, and business teams to understand requirements and assist in delivering AI solutions that address operational and customer needs.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, sprint planning, and Agile development activities.
• Support implementation of AI security, governance, privacy, and responsible AI practices by following established standards, processes, and technical controls.
• Develop reusable components, tools, and automation capabilities that improve development efficiency, quality, and consistency across AI initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and contribute ideas for continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team.
• Assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to support reliable and scalable AI solutions.
• Perform unit, integration, and automated testing to support secure, high-quality software releases.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for AI applications, workflows, deployment processes, and operational support procedures.

Benefits

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

What This Job Offers

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