AI/LLM Developer

Bigbear.ai•Arlington, VA

17h

About The Position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Mid-Level AI/LLM Developer to support the development and implementation of AI-focused initiatives and pilot efforts supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This role will contribute to the development of AI-enabled capabilities from concept through implementation and will work closely with technical and functional teams to design, develop, test, integrate, and deploy solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong software engineering background and hands-on experience developing applications that leverage artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of relevant professional experience
Hands-on experience developing AI- or LLM-enabled applications
Strong software engineering and application development experience
Experience supporting solution design, development, testing, deployment, and integration
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and functional stakeholders
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/TSA Moderate-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal suitability determination
All applicants must currently reside in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python development
Experience with AWS serverless architectures
Experience with Amazon Bedrock or similar generative AI platforms
Experience working with large language models and prompt engineering
Experience with model evaluation and performance optimization
Experience developing and integrating APIs
Experience using AI-enabled development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies
Experience developing production-ready AI applications in a federal or enterprise environment
Existing or prior TSA/DHS Public Trust clearance is strongly preferred
Local to the Springfield, VA area is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement AI- and LLM-enabled applications and capabilities
Support AI pilot initiatives from initial concept through testing, integration, and deployment
Design and develop software solutions using Python and modern cloud technologies
Work with technical and functional stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Support API development, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities
Develop and evaluate prompts and LLM-based solutions to improve application performance and usability
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve software development efficiency
Contribute to the development of production-ready AI solutions and technical documentation
Collaborate in a fast-paced environment supporting emerging technology initiatives