Senior AI Engineer

ZP Group•Cambridge, MA

42d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Senior AI Engineer to lead complex artificial intelligence initiatives supporting mission-critical defense aviation systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with leadership experience to drive innovation in AI model design, data integrity, and integration across large-scale engineering environments. This role sits at the forefront of AI's evolution within defense-where advanced learning systems meet the most sophisticated machines in the world. An active Secret Clearance is highly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience, Master's + 3 years, or Ph.D. + 1 year.
Advanced proficiency in Python, C++, and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Demonstrated leadership in AI projects within regulated environments.
Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
U.S. Citizenship required; eligible for DoD Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded or real-time systems preferred.
An active Secret Clearance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design and implementation of AI models for aerospace and defense applications.
Oversee data quality, preprocessing, and feature engineering for high-volume datasets.
Guide model evaluation, optimization, and deployment within secure environments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align AI efforts with mission objectives.
Mentor junior engineers and enforce engineering best practices.
Ensure compliance with security, ethical, and regulatory AI standards.
Research and implement advanced techniques in deep learning and model interpretability.