AI / ML Engineer

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a fresh graduate AI/ML Engineer to do design, development, testing, and fielding of advanced integrated networking and computing systems for tactical (military) applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on leveraging commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) networking and wireless communication technologies to create rugged, high-performance systems suitable for challenging operational environments.

Description

At Nokia Federal Solutions (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!

The AL/ML Engineer is a proven technical leader with deep expertise in modern hardware design who can guide a multidisciplinary team from concept through deployment. The AL/ML Engineer should be able to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Translating business needs into technical requirements and implementing the requirements into services and applications.  
• Collaborating with technical area owners both on design and implementation. 
• Designing, developing and maintaining services and applications utilizing AI models and agentic workflows.? 

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• Effective use of AI-powered development tools such as Cursor or Augment. Experience on multi-agent orchestration and workflows. 
• Strong proficiency in Python and Linux. Experience with Kubernetes and Docker and cloud framework like OpenShift. 
• Knowledge of AI framework tools like vLLM, Langfuse and FalkorDB/Neo4j.  
• Competence from databases like OpenSearch and MariaDB/PostgreSQL and system level observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana. 
• Experience with gitlab, CI/CD pipelines, APIs and Robot framework. 

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact.
• A chance to be a part of a people-first team.
• A comprehensive range of benefits that are fair, equitable, and competitive that include the following:
• Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family.
• Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution.
• Professional Development
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.