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Job Summary:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company seeking an AI-Native Software Engineer to join their Warfare Systems team in Arlington, VA. The role involves developing software in an AI-augmented environment, utilizing generative AI tools throughout the software lifecycle, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance tactical capabilities for the US Navy.
Responsibilities:
• Use generative AI tools (LLM copilots, autonomous coding agents, AI test generators) as a core part of daily software engineering workflows
• Demonstrate and share AI-enabled engineering techniques that improve team productivity and software quality
• Help define and evolve AI-augmented engineering standards, patterns, and best practices
• Prototype and evaluate emerging AI developer tooling (agent frameworks, code copilots, automated testing agents)
• Mentor engineering teams on effective use of generative AI in development workflows
• Integrate AI Components into Complex DoW Software Environments
• Integrate AI models and services into mission-critical software systems.
• Develop Intelligent Data Processing and NLP Pipelines
• Deliver AI‑Enabled Dashboards, Interfaces, and Insights
• Help identify areas of the software lifecycle that can be accelerated through generative AI and automation.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• 5-7 years of full-time professional experience
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
• Demonstrated curiosity and experimentation with emerging AI technologies and engineering practices.
• Daily use of generative AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codeium, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar systems
• Experience using LLMs for code generation, debugging, test generation, and documentation automation
• Familiarity with agent-based development workflows and AI-assisted engineering environments
• Experience designing prompt workflows or system prompts to improve developer productivity
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and performance
• Strong understanding of AI concepts and practical deployment patterns
• Demonstrated ability to scope requirements for engineering solutions that meet business challenges using AI with measurable outcomes
• Experience in engineering solutions that integrate AI models into production workflows to improve User Experience and productivity
• Understanding of security and compliance considerations when implementing AI solutions, especially in sensitive or classified environments, to support multiple deployment environments
• Understanding of secure software development practices and AI-specific security risks as they pertain to a full SDLC
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver solutions independently
• Strong communication skills — ability to collaborate and explain complex concepts to diverse audiences, and synthesize details into actionable recommendations and implementations
• Cross-functional collaboration — builds strong relationships across engineering, security, compliance, etc.
• All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.
Preferred:
• Experience building AI-augmented developer tooling
• Familiarity with LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, etc.)
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience deploying or operating self-hosted LLMs in secure environments
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Podman, etc.) and orchestration frameworks (Swarm, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Development, system integration, and test experience with complex DoW systems
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with US Navy and US Army tactical C2 or sensors such as Aegis, CEC, CAC2S, IBCS, SPY-1, etc. system design is desired
• Experience with creating and configuring Virtual Machines (VMware, VirtualBox, etc.)
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
• Ability to work closely with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements
• Attention to detail
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive
Company:
Innovative Defense Technologies is an information technology company that provides software testing and data analysis services. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.