O pozici
Peraton is hiring: Generative AI Specialist / AI & ML Developer
Location: Remote
About the Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Generative AI Specialist to support high-impact Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives focused on AI/ML-driven platforms for Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).
This role is central to delivering advanced generative AI capabilities supporting COCOM information operations across CENTCOM, NORTHCOM, INDOPACOM, AFRICOM, and EUCOM.
You will drive innovation in LLMs, agentic AI workflows, and generative AI application development—directly influencing Peraton’s competitive position in the defense AI landscape.
Co budeš dělat
- Design and optimize generative AI solutions using GPT 4, Claude, Gemini, and Azure OpenAI, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG).
- Implement agentic LLM architectures with structured output (JSON/GeoJSON), chain-of-thought/chain-of-debate methods, and multi-agent orchestration.
- Build and maintain prompt libraries, evaluation frameworks, and QA pipelines for defense-grade AI content.
- Integrate generative AI into existing platforms via well-documented APIs, ensuring interoperability with DoD systems including Maven, C2IE, and IRIS.
- Research emerging generative AI techniques including multimodal models, synthetic data generation, and AI-assisted analysis for information operations.
- Translate COCOM operational requirements into deployable AI solutions; support TTX events and platform demonstrations.
- Implement responsible AI practices including bias detection, validation, hallucination mitigation, and HITL workflows.
- Support MVP-aligned milestone delivery, contributing to TRL progression and ROI measurement.
- Document novel prompting techniques, model configurations, and workflows that may constitute IP or trade secrets.
Koho hledáme
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field + 5 years relevant experience. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree requirement.
- 3+ years in software development or data science, including 2+ years focused on generative AI, LLMs, or NLP.
- Hands-on experience with foundation models (GPT 4, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Mistral) including prompt engineering, few-shot learning, fine-tuning, and API integration.
- Strong Python skills; experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, OpenAI/Anthropic APIs.
- Experience building RAG systems using vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, ChromaDB, pgvector).
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure) and deploying AI/ML models in production environments.
- Understanding of AI safety, hallucination mitigation, bias reduction, and prompt-injection protection.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain Secret and final TS/SCI security clearances.
- Current, valid U.S. passport for potential OCONUS travel.
Benefity
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
