AI Engineer

Planned Systems International

Senior AI Engineer designing and implementing AI solutions for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing AI-powered applications using Large Language Models, Generative AI, and Machine Learning, with a strong focus on integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and privacy standards.

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AI Application DevelopmentMachine Learning SolutionsPython ProgrammingAzure OpenAI IntegrationREST API Development

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Hard Skills

Large Language ModelsGenerative AIMachine LearningAI CopilotsRetrieval-Augmented GenerationTest Case GenerationDefect AnalysisPredictive AnalyticsProcess OptimizationSoftware Engineering

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure Cloud ServicesOpenAI APIsLangChainLlamaIndexSemantic KernelFastAPIGitAzure DevOpsCI/CDDocker

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity CompliancePrivacy StandardsTrustworthy AIEnterprise ApplicationsAI Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Machine Learning.
Build AI Copilots, AI Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to improve software engineering, testing, documentation, and operational workflows.
Develop intelligent automation solutions for test case generation, defect analysis, knowledge management, predictive analytics, and process optimization.
Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications, APIs, Azure cloud services, and DevSecOps pipelines.
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly develop Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, and business stakeholders to identify and implement innovative AI solutions.
Ensure all AI solutions comply with VA cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and Trustworthy AI requirements.
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship (required for VA contract eligibility).
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
5+ years of overall software engineering experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience developing AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI solutions.
Strong programming experience with Python.
Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, or similar LLM platforms.
Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or comparable AI frameworks.
Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications and AI Agents.
Experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud-native development.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance.
Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.