• Software Engineer-Artificial Intelligence 4

    PDS Defense (Cambridge, MA)


    Engineering

    **Software Engineer-Artificial Intelligence 4** Cambridge, MA Posted: 11/5/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214206

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    4

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Artificial Intelligence 4, in Cambridge, MA. Job ID#214206

    Job Description:

    Designs, develops, documents and implements appropriate and best-fit Artificial Intelligence algorithms and models using standard methods and tools considering ethical implications and potential biases. Uses existing AI tools to analyze their effectiveness in code generation, and application to avionics code. Collects, cleans, preprocesses and analyzes large datasets to ensure data quality, reliability and identifies patterns, trends, and insights. Tests, documents, and debugs Artificial Intelligence models and software systems. Trains, evaluates and optimizes performance and capabilities of Artificial Intelligence models. Conducts Safety Risk Management process for Artificial Intelligence models in accordance with organizational standards. Integrates and deploys efficient and scalable Artificial Intelligence models into production environments. Monitors, validates and improves in-production Artificial Intelligence models. Partners with cross functional teams and domain experts to understand business requirements, gather feedback, and iterate Artificial Intelligence models and algorithms. Researches and implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulations in the engineering Artificial Intelligence environment and contributes to Artificial Intelligence Design Practice(s).

    Senior (Level 4)

    • Leads design, development, documentation and implementation of appropriate and best-fit Artificial Intelligence algorithms and models using standard methods and tools considering ethical implications and potential biases.

    • Ability to lead and help junior engineers in accomplishing technical engineering activities.

    • Familiar with automated testing methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Google Test, PyTest) to ensure rapid and efficient test execution.

    • Understanding of CI/CD practices and experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) to automate and optimize workflows a plus.

    • Ability to collaborate effectively with HIL teams to integrate software with hardware-in-the-loop testing environments a plus.

    • Strong willingness to leverage AI tools and technologies to accelerate software development and testing processes; familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.

    • Experience in C, C++, Python, or modern coding languages.

    • Familiarity with ADA or avionics software is a plus.

    • Strong team player who enjoys collaboration and the fast-paced startup/high-tech culture.

    • Excellent documentation and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

    • Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' experience in a software engineering classification or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience in a software engineering classification.

    • Must be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA

    • No relocation offered

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Education or experience in AI Algorithms and/or use of AI Tools

    • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance if sponsored.

    Typical Education/Experience:

    Senior (Level 4)

    Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+1 years' related work experience, Master+3 years' related work experience).

     

    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.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    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

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled