Lead AI Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead AI Engineer based in the United States.

• We are seeking an experienced Lead AI Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced generative AI and agentic systems supporting mission-critical government operations.
• In this role, you will define technical architecture, lead engineering initiatives, and transform complex operational requirements into secure, production-ready AI solutions.
• You will work with cutting-edge technologies, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent orchestration.
• Collaborating with data scientists, product managers, systems analysts, and government stakeholders, you will ensure AI capabilities deliver measurable operational value.
• You will also establish engineering standards, oversee system evaluation and security, and mentor teams adopting AI-first development practices.
• This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership while developing innovative solutions in a highly regulated national security environment.