Job Summary
We are hiring an AI Systems & Solutions Engineer/Scientist (depending on degree) to lead the secure, scalable, and strategic adoption of artificial intelligence across the Technical Services Group.
This pioneering role will be instrumental in identifying high-impact opportunities, developing, integrating, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications and AI-enabled solution, and ensuring responsible implementation aligned with our business objectives, security protocols, and compliance standards.
You will collaborate across departments to transform AI potential into real-world performance, driving automation, enhancing decision-making, and elevating customer experience and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking technologist with strong application development background, preferably including full-stack engineering, and a proven track record of developing and deploying enterprise applications and AI-enabled solutions, preferably within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
You'll combine strategic vision with hands-on execution across the complete solution lifecycle-from requirements and architecture through development, testing, cybersecurity, deployment, monitoring, and production support-to deliver practical, scalable, and secure solutions.
Location
This position follows a hybrid work model, with a combination of remote work and on-site travel (60%) as needed.
Responsibilities / Duties
- Partner with business units to identify and prioritize AI use cases with measurable ROI.
- Design, develop, implement, and support AI-powered and enterprise application solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing systems and workflows.
- Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate AI applications before scaling, including development and integration of APIs, backend services, databases, data pipelines, and enterprise systems as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and alignment of AI initiatives.
- Evaluate and implement third-party AI platforms, APIs, and models in coordination with IT and security teams, with emphasis on solutions that fit BWXT's Microsoft Azure environment.
- Ensure all AI integrations comply with data governance, privacy regulations, and internal security protocols.
- Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless technical integration, applying modern software engineering, source-control, CI/CD/DevSecOps, automated testing and deployment, and containerization practices where appropriate.
- Develop documentation, training, and enablement resources to support AI literacy and responsible use across teams.
- Monitor performance, reliability, security, adoption, and impact of AI tools and applications; provide production support and iterate based on feedback and evolving business needs.
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies, regulations, and ethical standards.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field.
- An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the experience requirement.
- Related experience includes work in application/software development, systems engineering, AI/ML implementation, automation, or systems integration. Strong understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and data engineering, plus a strong application development background, preferably designing and delivering full-stack enterprise applications.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with one or more additional modern programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Java.
- Experience with enterprise-grade AI platforms; experience developing solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure OpenAI/Microsoft Foundry, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Search, or comparable services) is strongly preferred.
- Experience with REST APIs, backend services, databases, enterprise data platforms, cloud services, system integrations, and workflow automation or integration frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data protection, secure software development, and responsible AI practices, including identity and access management, authentication/authorization, API security, secrets management, vulnerability management, logging, and auditing.
- Experience with modern software engineering and DevSecOps practices, including Git or comparable source control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment, Docker/Kubernetes or comparable container technologies, and application monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Additional Desired Skillsets and Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience leading cross-functional AI initiatives or working in a consulting capacity.
- Certifications in AI/ML or cloud technologies (e.g., Azure AI Engineer, AWS ML Specialist).
- Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Prior experience with cybersecurity and network security, strongly preferred. Experience with full-stack development; Azure-based application, AI, and data services; MLOps/LLMOps; Infrastructure as Code; or regulated, government, nuclear, or national-security environments is also preferred.
Benefits:
- 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition Assistance.
- This position will work a 9/80 schedule.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you, your spouse, parents, and parents-in-law, even if they are not covered under your BWXT plan.
- BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through Perks@Work.
- Access to Care.com for support with childcare, elder care, pet care, and household services.
- Enhanced fertility coverage through WINFertility, including access to personalized support and reproductive health resources.
- Access to Virta Health virtual care benefits to help individuals reverse type 2 diabetes, lose weight sustainably, through personalized nutrition and remote medical support.
- Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.