Data and AI Solution Engineer

General information

Requisition #


R68867


Locations


USA-VA-Herndon


Posting Date


06/29/2026


Security Clearance Required


TS/SCI


Remote Type


Hybrid


Time Type


Full time


Description & Requirements

Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-be extraordinary at MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a Solution Engineer specialized in Generative AI and Rapid Prototyping to support our growing Data and AI Practice.

You will collaborate with Solution Specialists, Practice Growth Partners, Capture Managers, and Technical and Business SMEs to shape and deliver compelling, visually impactful technical solutions and pre-sales deliverables that align with client missions and MANTECH's AI strategic vision. This role heavily emphasizes designing and building technical demonstrations that showcase cutting-edge applications of generative AI and rapidly creating proofs-of-concept for a broad range of AI-related capabilities by leveraging AI-assisted software development tools.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and deliver highly impactful technical demonstrations, rapid proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and whitepapers to showcase Data and AI Practice capabilities, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Automation.
• Utilize AI-assisted software development practices to rapidly turn abstract mission requirements into functional, high-fidelity mockups and demos.
• Support opportunity shaping and qualification efforts through technical research and solutioning activities across Intel, Homeland Security, Defense, Space, and Commercial sectors.
• Translate complex mission needs into feasible and differentiated technical approaches, with a heavy emphasis on front-end UI/UX clarity to ensure maximum demo impact.
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging GenAI frameworks, prompt engineering methodologies, government compliance requirements, and integration methods with enterprise systems.
• Participate in color team reviews and lead the refinement of solution content throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Draft and contribute to technical volumes of RFI and RFP responses, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and mission objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT solution development, systems engineering, or pre-sales engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python as a core scripting and orchestration language, with proven experience using Generative AI tools and applying advanced prompt engineering techniques.
• Experience designing clean, intuitive user interfaces for technical demonstrations, recognizing that a demo's impact hinges on visual clarity and user experience.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community, DoD, or FedCiv markets.
• Strong working knowledge of Cloud Services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and Data Visualization tools.
• Experience responding to RFIs/RFPs and working on proposal teams in government contracting environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate prototyping cycles.
• Understanding of Agentic AI frameworks and the deployment of autonomous AI agents.
• Hands-on proficiency with specialized GenAI and LLM hosting platforms such as AWS Bedrock.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jupyter, Snorkel, or similar collaboration and prototyping environments.
• Background in implementing AI solutions in secure or classified environments.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly operates a computer and other productivity machinery.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Travel may be required to support client meetings, technical demonstrations, or proposal efforts.

The projected compensation range for this position is $179,300.00-$318,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io and provide your name and contact information.