Software Engineer 5 with Security Clearance

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 5, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Job ID#225304 Job Description: This position is for an experienced Software Engineer with either professional or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI. The position will be part of the Applied Research and Technology (ART) Aerospace Technologies Team designing and developing the next-generation avionics systems of the future. This position will be performed on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, design and conclude experiments to accelerate business capabilities in Generative AI for safety-critical development
• Be obsessively passionate, inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and clearly communicate while confidently providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to multiple sub-projects You possess the following character traits:
• You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
• You prioritize positive impact over busy work
• You have minimal ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
• You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information
• You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma
• You take risks and rapidly iterate to find the best solution to the problem

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Strong software development experience and skills
• Proficient in Unix/Linux
• Proficient in Python
• Proficient in Full Stack Development
• Proven execution skills in the development of complex systems
• Ability to communicate clearly to large audiences
• Understanding of the fundamentals of AI/ML through research or practice
• Experience in deploying Generative AI powered applications
• Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) development frameworks (e.g.

LangChain, Haystack) Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance