Senior AI Engineer (Software Engineer Level 3)

Job overview

The Senior AI Engineer (Software Engineer Level 3) position is onsite in Linthicum Heights, MD. The listed hourly pay range is $93.48–$126.58. The engineer supports Wyetech’s AI and Emerging Technologies mission for federal government customers. The role develops and integrates AI/ML software, including large language model tools, to strengthen vulnerability identification, mitigation, and certification processes in secure mission environments. It also contributes to secure deployment, technical documentation, and stakeholder support.

What you'll do

• Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, and maintain complex software systems
• develop and integrate LLMs and orchestration frameworks
• build retrieval-augmented generation architectures, data pipelines, and automated testing
• integrate AI/ML with software analysis tools
• optimize databases and applications
• collaborate on security assessments and Authority to Operate requirements
• prepare documentation, training, briefings, and demonstrations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ai engineer

software engineer level 3

linthicum heights md

wyetech

artificial intelligence

machine learning

python

large language models

rag

data engineering

ts/sci

fullscope polygraph

$93.48–$126.58/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company SEP IRA contribution of 20% of gross compensation, fully vested from day one
• up to 200 hours of annual paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options
• referral bonus eligibility
• learning and development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires active TS/SCI with Fullscope Polygraph and United States citizenship. Required skills include Python, AI/ML, LLM integration, data engineering, and secure software deployment.

About the employer

Wyetech is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.