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Remote Defense Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Aerospace Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$86K - $198K/yr

... defense and engineering teams across the DoD and IC. You'll work with a large community of aerospace and software engineers, remote sensing scientists, and domain experts across the effort and ...

$150K - $165K/yr

Remote from a U.S. based location Travel: Potential Position Description ... JTEC Consulting is hiring a senior level Business Process Architect with defense financial ...

Senior Scientist

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$88K - $121K/yr

Familiarity with AI/ML-enhanced analytics as applied to remote sensing or signature exploitation. * Prior experience in a defense or intelligence community environment supporting classified programs.

$61K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0240760 Location: Wright Patterson AFB,OH,US Share job via: Share CWMD Strategy and Policy Analyst The Opportunity: As a defense mission professional, you ask questions ...

Senior Software Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$119K - $157K/yr

National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to ...

National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to ...

Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$119K - $157K/yr

National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to ...

Senior Scientist

Dayton, OH · Remote

$88K - $121K/yr

Familiarity with AI/ML-enhanced analytics as applied to remote sensing or signature exploitation. * Prior experience in a defense or intelligence community environment supporting classified programs.

Reporting to the SVP, Aerospace & Defense, you are an essential member of the In-Lab regional ... Manage performance, alignment, and communication across a remote, geographically dispersed team.

Vice President, Medical Imaging - US - Remote ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical ... defense participation, and innovative client solutioning. * Provide expert guidance on imaging ...

Reporting to the SVP, Aerospace & Defense, you are an essential member of the In-Lab regional ... Manage performance, alignment, and communication across a remote, geographically dispersed team.

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$85.5K

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How much do remote defense jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote defense in Ohio is $85,509.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,276.00 and $111,979.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Defense job?

A Remote Defense job involves protecting digital assets, networks, and systems from cyber threats while working from a remote location. Professionals in this role monitor security alerts, analyze threats, and implement defense mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data. They may work with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and threat intelligence tools to prevent cyberattacks. Remote Defense specialists often collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to improve security protocols and respond to incidents efficiently. This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, and familiarity with security technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Defense position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Remote Defense position, you’ll need expertise in cybersecurity or security operations, a thorough understanding of risk assessment, and typically a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with network security tools, incident response platforms, and certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear written communication are important soft skills for remote collaboration and precise incident reporting. These qualifications and skills are essential for effectively identifying, mitigating, and communicating security threats in a distributed environment.

What are typical day-to-day responsibilities for someone working in Remote Defense?

In a Remote Defense role, your typical day often involves monitoring security alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and coordinating incident response across remote networks and platforms. You’ll collaborate with IT teams and other security professionals to investigate potential threats, develop mitigation strategies, and document findings. The role may also require participation in regular cybersecurity drills, updating security protocols, and recommending enhancements to existing defenses. Working remotely, you’ll leverage virtual collaboration tools to stay connected with your team and ensure swift communication during security events. This dynamic environment requires both proactive and reactive approaches to safeguard organizational assets from evolving cyber threats.

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Infographic showing various Remote Defense job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 66% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,509 per year, or $41.1 per hour.
AI/ML Engineer

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Overview

FTI Defense is seeking a hands-on AI/ML Engineer to design, build, and deploy advanced machine learning solutions supporting defense and national security missions. This role focuses on execution in oversight, ideal for an engineer who thrives in the code, enjoys building end-to-end pipelines, and takes pride in seeing their work directly impact operational systems.

FTI Defense delivers mission-focused solutions to the Department of Defense/Depratment of War (DoD/DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) through advanced engineering, digital transformation, and program execution expertise. We help our customers solve complex challenges and achieve mission success by integrating people, process, and technology.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models and pipelines that meet mission and performance objectives.
  • Build, train, and fine-tune models using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, and LangChain.
  • Develop and operationalize MLOps pipelines (MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC, or custom training/inference orchestration).
  • Implement and optimize vector databases (Milvus, Pinecone, Chroma, FAISS) and retrieval architectures (RAG, graph, hybrid).
  • Write clean, efficient Python code for data ingestion, feature engineering, embeddings, and inference services.
  • Experiment with fine-tuning and optimization of LLMs and task-specific models (LoRA, QLoRA, PEFT).
  • Contribute to agent-based applications using frameworks like LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or DSPy.
  • Integrate AI services into real-world systems via APIs, event-driven workflows, or UI copilots.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and mission analysts to ensure AI models are production-ready and aligned with customer needs.
  • Participate in peer reviews, contribute to shared repositories, and document models and experiments for reproducibility.
Education/Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as needed.
  • 6-10+ years of professional experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
  • Minimum of 3 years' professional experience within the Department of Defense/Department of War (DoD/DoW) AI assurance, security, and deployment environments.
  • Strong Python development skills with hands-on experience building AI/ML solutions.
  • Direct experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, or LangChain.
  • Proven ability to build and deploy MLOps pipelines using MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC, or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of vector databases (Milvus, Pinecone, Chroma, FAISS) and retrieval-based architectures (RAG, hybrid, graph).
  • Professional experience fine-tuning and evaluating LLMs or smaller task-specific models using LoRA, QLoRA, or PEFT.
  • Professional experience integrating AI capabilities into production systems or mission applications.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with agentic frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, DSPy) and multi-agent reasoning.
  • Understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval quality, and grounding methods.
  • Exposure to GPU-based or edge inference environments.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
  • Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain one is required.

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