Senior Principal AI/ML Engineer
$176,000–$220,000 year
On-siteFairborn, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Curate and manage a forward-looking AI/ML portfolio by synthesizing existing efforts into cohesive technology roadmaps and strategic direction statements. Conduct customer-driven gap analyses across major programs to identify unanswered questions and key technology shortfalls, then collaborate with program development and capture teams to align execution with SRC's overarching strategy. Mentor scientific teams to ensure technical rigor, high-quality experimentation, and clear transition-ready outcomes while guiding fullstack scientific development from concept creation to customer-facing transitions. Support business development through persuasive technology storytelling and B&P product contributions, engaging stakeholders across technical, management, and executive levels with strong executive presence. Lead or contribute to advanced AI/ML, MS&A, and prototyping activities when hands-on execution is required, partnering with engineering, operations, and capture to translate results into viable, fieldable products and solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
- 15+ years of experience in R&D leadership, advanced technology development, scientific portfolio management, or strategic program capture
- An active TS/SCI clearance
- Demonstrated experience managing AI/ML portfolios, technology road mapping, or scientific/technical strategy
- Proven track record in AI/ML, advanced analytics, modeling & simulation, or emerging technology prototyping
- Experience mentoring technical teams and developing scientists into high impact contributors
- Ability to work at the interface of engineering, science, strategy, and business development
- Familiarity with DoD mission domains, customer communities, and technology transition pathways
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort engaging senior stakeholders
- Ability to coordinate diverse contributors and maintain focus during rapid or evolving technology efforts
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
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