AI/ML Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA VA Home Office (VAHOME), VA

2d•$128,039 - $173,228•Remote

About The Position

The Lead AI/ML Solution Architect is responsible for driving multiple customer solution design projects in parallel, focusing on cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. This role requires conducting comprehensive business and technical discovery with customers to identify novel AI/ML solutions, architectures, and use cases that directly support customer objectives and drive program success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
5 years of progressively responsible experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level AI/ML solutions.
Proven ability to lead and drive multiple parallel, complex customer AI/ML solution design projects from inception to quote.
A track record of finding, proposing, and architecting novel AI/ML solutions, architectures, and use cases (e.g., predictive modeling, natural language processing, computer vision, generative AI).
Proficiency in conducting rigorous cost-benefit analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for modern, state-of-the-art AI/ML information systems.
Expertise in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit‑learn.
Hands‑on experience with modern cloud AI platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google Vertex AI).
Understanding of model governance, explainability, monitoring, and responsible AI practices.
Strong knowledge of data engineering, feature pipelines, and training workflows.
Ability to design AI/ML deployment patterns within CI/CD and DevSecOps environments.
Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex AI concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach across multidisciplinary Agile teams.
Strategic problem‑solving skills to translate business challenges into measurable AI opportunities.
Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to data, models, security, and operational performance.
Comfort balancing innovation with practical constraints and real‑world mission needs.
Ability to pass a security background check

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred for work involving complex AI model design.

Responsibilities

Provide robust, data-driven recommendations for AI/ML engagements, clearly identifying critical dependencies, gaps, and risks.
Utilizing a balanced mix of business acumen and deep technical expertise to articulate high-level AI/ML solutions to complex business problems and quantitatively tie these solutions to program success criteria.
Architect enterprise‑level AI/ML solutions including predictive analytics, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI.
Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure AI/ML designs integrate smoothly with system architecture and DevSecOps pipelines.

Benefits

Competitive pay
PTO
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs
Full-flex work week
Variety of medical plan options
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance