# AI/ML Software Engineer

**Company:** [Cooperidge Consulting Firm](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/48FHwCfzMs3AWpzdh4hpdi.md)
**Location:** South Sarasota, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** IT Specialists

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## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an **AI/ML Engineer** for a top **Signal Processing/Defense** client.

This critical role designs, develops, and implements Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning solutions for complex Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) processing and decision-making problems. The Engineer focuses on building models for event characterization, anomaly detection, and automated analysis of large-scale sensing systems to deliver intelligent insights for critical Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions, requiring a high degree of drive and dedication.  
  
**Job Responsibilities**

-   Design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions for a wide range of decision-making and SIGINT processing needs, including working with time-series data.
-   Develop specialized models for event characterization, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, decision making, and automated analysis of SIGINT sensor systems.
-   Work closely with team leads to successfully integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise architectures.
-   Ensure performant processing while strictly considering aspects of model accuracy, security, and long-term maintainability.
-   Enable autonomous decision-making systems that can operate with minimal human intervention, creating adaptive processing systems for dynamic environments.
-   Discover features and infer system states from underlying data streams to support large-scale sensing systems and deliver intelligent insights.
-   Apply strong knowledge of MLOps, deployment, processing pipelines, testing, and validation to all solutions.

## Requirements

### Education

-   Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is **required**.

### Experience

-   Minimum of one (1) year of hands-on experience in AI or ML in a professional environment is required (3–5 years preferred).
-   Experience in design, deployment, and support of AI/ML models for significant real-world applications is desirable.

### Certifications/Licenses

-   **US Citizenship is MANDATORY.**
-   **Active TS/SCI clearance is MANDATORY.**

### Skills

-   **Strong programming background** with experience using statistical and signal analysis libraries is required.
-   Strong knowledge of machine learning model development, deployment, and modern ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.).
-   Experience with neural network architectures, including deep learning models, and understanding of transformer architectures is required.
-   Knowledge of digital signal processing fundamentals, RFML, LLMs (fine-tuning, prompt engineering), and adversarial ML techniques is preferred.
-   Experience creating and deploying containerized AI models (Docker/Kubernetes) or working with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Google) is preferred.

## Benefits

-   Full-time roles offering overtime and weekend work opportunities
-   Competitive hourly wages plus potential quarterly bonuses
-   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
-   Life insurance coverage
-   401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
-   Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
-   Opportunities for career growth and advancement
-   Employee discount programs and perks