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ManTech

CNO Python Software Engineer

Hanover, MD

$141K - $236K/yr

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Software Engineer 3 - (Python, AI, LLM)

Akina, Inc.

Annapolis Junction, MD • Hybrid

$241K - $295K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Software Engineer 3 - (Python, AI, LLM)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-27-004-SWE3
Telework: Hybrid
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

As a hybrid Analyst/Developer, you will utilize your experience in LLM’s and AI-Integrated Python pipelines to drive mission-critical initiatives. You will be part of every aspect of the development lifecycle of new tools and plugins, from conceptualization to deployment. Your core focus will be architecting agentic Python automations, conducting vulnerability research, and analyzing complex technical data. Furthermore, you will be responsible for innovating and documenting new tradecraft and managing strategic customer outreach.

  • Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using Python.
  • Conduct vulnerability analysis.
  • Develop and document tradecraft.
  • Execute on customer requests.
  • Perform customer outreach.

Position Required Skills:

  • Deep experience leveraging LLM’s to solve complex problems, including expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization.
  • Proven ability to integrate AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using API’s and orchestration tools.
  • Strong Python experience.
  • Data parsing/manipulation.
  • Networking knowledge and protocols.
  • Experience with open source research.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
  • Familiarity with Git.
  • Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

SWE3 Qualifications:

A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Salary Range: $241k-$295k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

www.akina-inc.com/careers