AI Engineer SME
Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently
Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Data Science and Data
Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: AI Integration, Artificial
Intelligence Strategy, Automation Frameworks, Data Science,
Predictive Analytics Certifications: None Experience: 10 years of
related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as an AI Engineer SME at
GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects
while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. We are
seeking a highly experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
– Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and
advanced engineering support for mission-critical defense systems
in Oahu, Hawaii. The AI SME will architect, develop, integrate, and
operationalize AI/ML capabilities that enhance decision support,
cyber defense, logistics optimization, ISR analysis, and
operational readiness across classified and unclassified
environments. Key Responsibilities Serve as the technical authority
for AI/ML strategy, architecture, and implementation across the
program. Design and deploy scalable AI/ML models in support of
operational defense missions. Lead development of predictive
analytics, automation frameworks, and intelligent decision-support
systems. Integrate AI solutions into secure enterprise and tactical
environments. Ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity and data
governance standards. Provide oversight of data engineering
pipelines and model lifecycle management (MLOps). Develop and
maintain model validation, explainability, and bias mitigation
practices. Advise program leadership and government stakeholders on
emerging AI technologies and mission applications. Support
transition of experimental or prototype AI capabilities into
operational production systems. Mentor junior engineers and provide
technical leadership across cross-functional teams. Required
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering,
Data Science, Mathematics, or related technical field (Master’s or
PhD preferred). 10 years of experience in software engineering,
data science, or AI/ML development. 5 years of hands-on experience
designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
Demonstrated experience with: Python, R, or similar programming
languages Machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch,
Scikit-learn) Data engineering and large-scale data processing
Model deployment and MLOps pipelines Experience implementing AI
solutions in secure or regulated environments. Active Secret
clearance (TS preferred). Preferred Qualifications Experience
supporting U.S. Department of War programs. Familiarity with DoW AI
governance and modernization initiatives. Experience working with
or supporting organizations such as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
or U.S. Pacific Fleet. Experience deploying AI in cloud
environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government). Knowledge of Zero
Trust architectures and cybersecurity integration. Experience with
computer vision, natural language processing, or predictive
analytics in ISR or cyber mission sets. DoW 8140 / IAM or IAT
certification GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our
purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and
learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused
on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive
benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and
competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture
of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR
OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in data science and engineering at
GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside
colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data
challenges. DefendTheIndoPacific The likely salary range for this
position is $169,604 - $229,464. This is not, however, a guarantee
of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on
experience, geographic location and possibly contractual
requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly
Hours: 40 Travel Required: None T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work
Location: USA HI Honolulu Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards
at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts,
dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the
ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS
annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life
balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible
and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and
personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and
jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their
income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability
benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal
accident, critical illness and business travel and accident
insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total
Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect
what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A
global technology and professional services company that delivers
consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency
across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our
30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate
value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate
across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in
digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application
development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a
safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and
advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date
on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal
Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected
Veterans
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