Principal Systems Analyst

Onto Innovation

Architect end-to-end AI solutions integrating AI into enterprise systems at Onto Innovation. Collaborate across teams to adopt AI responsibly and effectively.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeWilmington • California, Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,200 - $172,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect end‑to‑end AI solutions, defining patterns for data ingestion, model usage, orchestration, validation, security, and integration into enterprise systems
Enable teams across IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other functions to adopt AI effectively and responsibly
Act as a hands-on technical advisor, helping teams shape AI use cases, solution designs, and implementation approaches
Provide guidance on when and how AI should be applied versus traditional automation or analytics
Evangelize AI and co-lead AI cross functional AI champion network
Develop reference examples, patterns, and lightweight guidance that help teams’ self-serve while remaining aligned to enterprise standards
Design and implement AI enabled workflows, automation, and analytics solutions where direct development is required
Prototype solutions, validate value, and mature successful approaches into reusable or production ready implementations
Support integration of AI outputs into business processes and systems, including reporting, decision support, and operational workflows
Balance speed with maintainability by applying appropriate documentation, validation, and operational considerations
Evaluate emerging AI tools, platforms, and capabilities to determine enterprise fit and risk
Build ROI measurement frameworks for rollout of AI capability
Provide informed recommendations on adoption, pilots, or rejection of AI technologies in partnership with IT, Security, and Data & Analytics leadership
Help ensure a controlled and intentional expansion of Onto’s AI toolset over time
Partner with data owners and analytics teams to ensure AI solutions leverage trusted, governed data sources
Apply strong analytical thinking to measure impact, validate outputs, and communicate results
Support development of metrics and reporting to track AI adoption and value realization
Define and enforce AI architecture patterns that align data classification, access control, and least-privilege principles with enterprise security and governance standards
Ensure AI solutions align with enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and IP protection requirements
Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, appropriate human-in-the-loop validation, and awareness of tool limitations
Help reinforce consistent, responsible AI usage practices through examples and guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data & Analytics, or equivalent practical experience
5–7 years of overall professional experience delivering technical solutions, automation, analytics, or software development in an enterprise environment
Experience enabling or supporting other teams in adopting new technologies or technical capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguous problem spaces and large data sets
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise-grade AI or advanced analytics solutions, from use-case definition through production deployment
Hands‑on experience with Python, PowerShell, and/or other scripting languages for automation, integration, and data processing
Experience building or supporting AI enabled solutions using enterprise AI tools and platforms (not custom LLM development)
Experience working in a Microsoft‑centric enterprise environment, including Microsoft AI, automation, and data platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
PTO
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
wellness initiatives
cutting-edge tools
collaborative culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI solutions architecturedata ingestionmodel usageautomationanalyticsPythonPowerShellenterprise AI toolsdata processingproduction deployment

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationtechnical advisingguidanceevangelismmetrics developmentresponsible AI practicescross-functional teamwork