2025 Software Engineer for Artificial Intelligence Applications

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1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing Artificial Intelligence solutions for our Government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC).
We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost plus generous time off.  This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate.  From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.
Based on the requirements of our government contracts,  you must be a U.S. Citizen and have a secret security clearance.  This position is on-site, located in Huntsville, AL.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:
Collaborate with the lead engineer to develop and analyze machine learning models for simulation, planning, and optimization. Investigate model behavior, identify failure modes, and propose theoretically grounded improvements. Participate in dataset creation and feature engineering for structured and unstructured inputs. Write clean, well-documented code in Python to support training pipelines, model evaluation and analysis tools. Read and interpret academic papers and formal specifications, reproducing results when necessary. Think critically about data dependencies, modeling assumptions, and the design of learning systems. Contribute to the development of research tools that push the boundaries of applied AI in defense contexts.
Essential job skills include:
Strong grasp of logic, proof techniques, and mathematical abstraction. Exposure to type theory, lambda calculus, or other foundational topics is a plus (not for daily use, but as a sign of analytical depth). Basic proficiency in Python and interest in machine learning and data analysis workflows. Willingness to learn ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow and explore advanced modeling strategies. Ability to think clearly about system structure, assumptions, and dependencies in both data and code. Comfortable with ambiguity, long-form problem solving, and reading technical material independently. Excellent communication skills - able to express complex ideas precisely in writing and speech.
Desired skills:
Prior work with structured data or simulations in scientific computing, physics engines, or symbolic systems. Interest in explainable AI, interpretable modeling, or low-level model debugging. Demonstrated ability to self-teach advanced topics and synthesize ideas from diverse disciplines. Passion for rigorous thinking and working on complex real-world problems.
General Requirements:
5-15 years of related experience An active secret security clearance and the ability to maintain an active secret security clearance US Citizenship required
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mathematics. Other degrees suchs as Computer Science, Physics, and Philosophy (logic-focused) should exhibit intense analytic depth not found in the standard degree plan.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, please note, based on the requirements of our Government contracts, you must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
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