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Overview

CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER (HITS-R):

Bowhead seeks a part-time (10-20 hours a week) AI / LLM & ML Engineer to support the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services -Restricted (HITS-R) contract. Bowhead will provide the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) with technical and professional support elements required for the operation of the HPCMP Office (HPCMPO) in all phases of planning and execution of its mission, including: technical and administrative support in all areas of program activity, program management support, meeting facilities and office environment, to include a complete telecommunications and computer systems capability and full logistical services.

The AI / LLM & ML Engineer to help build _fenced-off_ , HPC-aware AI systems that sit directly in the CREATE ecosystem (Kestrel, Helios, Sage, etc.). You will design and deploy agentic LLM workflows, RAG systems, and surrogate models that accelerate physics-based simulations, automate input setup, and improve developer productivity on GPU-enabled Lambda workstations and DoD-style HPC systems.This role is ideal for advanced undergraduate student in AI/ML/CS/CE who already has significant prior hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG, Linux, and GPU/HPC environments, and is excited to work at the intersection of CFD/physics codes, surrogate modeling, and AI-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

Fenced-Off Agentic LLM & RAG Systems

+ Design and implement “fenced-off” (isolated, secure) LLM-based assistants to support:

+ Auto physics input setup and configuration checking for Helios/Kestrel and related CREATE workflows.

+ End-user guidance for simulation setup, run-time control, and post-processing.

+ Build RAG pipelines over CREATE documentation, examples, templates, and historical cases to enable trustworthy, domain-aware responses.

+ Implement guardrails, schema validation, and automated tests so LLM agents generate physically consistent and executable input decks (e.g., for CFD, rotorcraft, EM, or mission models).

Auto Physics Input Setup & Evaluation

+ Develop tools that automatically:

+ Ingest user requirements and baseline geometries/conditions.

+ Generate candidate input configurations for CREATE solvers (Helios/Kestrel/etc.).

+ Run sanity checks against best practices and project constraints before submission to HPC queues.

+ Integrate these tools with existing workflow automation / job submission systems on Lambda GPU boxes and, where appropriate, remote HPC centers.

Internal AI “Vibe Coding” / Developer-Assist Infrastructure

+ Prototype and evaluate internal “AI coding copilot” workflows for CREATE teams:

+ Agentic LLMs for refactoring, unit test generation, and boilerplate code generation.

+ AI-enabled DevOps concepts (CI support, log triage, failure summarization) where feasible.

+ Help define best practices for AI-assisted development in a secure, fenced-off environment (no external cloud dependencies on production data/code).

GPU-Enabled Speedups for Physics-Based Codes

+ Collaborate with domain experts to implement ML/LLM components that:

+ Accelerate solver workflows (e.g., better initial guesses, reduced-order models, or auto-generated surrogate models).

+ Support fast design-space exploration and parametric studies using Helios/Kestrel and Sage.

+ Benchmark and profile GPU-accelerated solutions on Lambda systems to quantify speedups vs. CPU or baseline runs.

Surrogate Modeling & Data Pipelines

+ Work with existing CREATE surrogate modeling tools (e.g., Sage) to:

+ Build data pipelines from large CFD/physics simulations into training datasets.

+ Train, validate, and package surrogate models for real-time or near real-time predictions.

+ Assist in integrating physics-informed or physics-incorporated ML models into broader workflows for vehicle design and mission analysis.

Qualifications

Education:

+ Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Math, or a closely related field with focus in AI/ML.

Core Technical Skills:

+ Strong programming experience in **Python** (PyTorch and/or TensorFlow; Hugging Face or similar LLM ecosystems).

+ Prior, _hands-on_ experience building or fine-tuning **LLMs** and implementing **RAG** pipelines (vector stores, embeddings, retrieval, prompt orchestration).

+ Prior experience in building agentic AI models and Large Action models

+ Extensive hand-on experience with **Linux** environments (shell, ssh, basic admin, environment management).

+ Experience working with **GPUs** (e.g., CUDA-based training/inference, profiling basic performance).

HPC & CREATE-Related Experience:

+ Demonstrated experience running workloads on **HPC systems** (job schedulers, batch scripts, scaling basics).

+ Prior exposure to **CREATE** codes (Helios and/or Kestrel), or equivalent large-scale CFD / physics-based solvers, including basic input deck structure and run workflows.

+ Familiarity with AI **surrogate modeling** concepts (e.g., DNNs, CNNs, surrogates, reduced-order models).

Soft Skills:

+ Ability to work independently, ask good technical questions, and iteratively refine solutions with domain experts.

+ Strong written communication skills for documenting workflows, APIs, and architectural decisions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level, may be required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**ID** _2025-24293_

**Category** _Engineering_

**Location : Location** _US-CA-San Diego_

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** _Top Secret_

**Minimum Clearance Required** _Top Secret_

**Travel Requirement** _N/A_