Senior AI Software Engineer / AI Engineer

Job overview

Senior AI Software Engineer / AI Engineer is a hybrid role in Newport News, VA, with occasional or hybrid telework available. Salary is $144,000–$190,000 per year. The role supports the AI and Digital Innovation team at Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The engineer designs and delivers secure, scalable enterprise applications that incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI. The role turns prototypes and models into reliable production solutions and works with data scientists, machine-learning engineers, and data engineers to deliver end-to-end AI applications.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled enterprise applications, APIs, microservices, and backend services. Integrate large language models, generative AI, and machine learning into business applications and workflows. Convert prototypes and models into scalable, secure production solutions. Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and data engineers
• develop cloud-native applications and CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and deployment practices. Provide architecture guidance, code reviews, and mentoring
• evaluate emerging AI technologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ai software engineer

ai engineer

generative ai

machine learning

llm integration

python

rest apis

microservices

hybrid telework

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

$144k–$190k

10%–25% travel

clearance required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• 401(k) savings options
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• education scholarships.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship and final clearance are required. Travel is listed at 10%–25% of the time. The posting requires extensive relevant experience and lists Python, backend development, REST APIs, cloud platforms, and AI/ML integration among the qualifications.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.