AI/ML Software Engineer III
About The Position
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Software Engineer III with a focus on AI and Machine Learning (ML) to support a contract developing an AI tool to automate the comparison process for U.S. Navy engineering drawings or “Damage Control Plates” in Virginia Beach, VA. The software engineer will be part of a team building a computer vision-based image processing pipeline that ingests two versions of the DC plates and identifies differences, and a locally deployed language model that takes output from the first component and generates draft comparison reports. This position is a short-term position, anticipated to last approximately though the end of December, 2026, with possibility of further work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field of study such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, or information systems) from an accredited institution.
- Cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA Security+ or similar.
- At least five (5) years of professional experience in software engineering, including recent experience with AI/ML concepts and development.
- Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
- Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DevOps/DevSecOps) in a professional or academic setting.
- Proficiency with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience deploying and optimizing large language models for CPU-based inference in resource-constrained environments.
- Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required
- Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
Nice To Haves
- In lieu of a relevant degree, other qualifications such as additional years of highly-relevant experience and/or professional certifications may be considered.
- Familiarity with DoD or Navy IT environments, network security requirements, or working with government-managed infrastructure.
- Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate a computer vision pipeline capable of ingesting, aligning, and automatically detecting differences between two versions of an engineering drawing.
- Develop and deploy a locally hosted language model to interpret comparison output and generate structured, human-readable draft reports for engineer review.
- Build and maintain a secure, engineer-facing web interface that allows users to review AI-generated findings, annotate results, and approve or correct comparison reports.
- Implement drawing ingestion and normalization routines supporting multiple file formats including PDF, TIFF, CGM, DXF, and JPEG.
- Ensure all software components are deployable on existing on-premise hardware with no cloud infrastructure dependency.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including design documents, API references, and user guides.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (accrued)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
- Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
- TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
- Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
- Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Commuter/Transit Benefits
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
- Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pet Benefits
- Legal Plan
- ID Theft Protection Plan
- Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
