Senior AI / ML Engineer
Awetomaton Ltd
Senior AI / ML Engineer
Beavercreek, OH
Awetomaton is seeking a Senior AI / ML Engineer to grow our first onsite presence with existing customers in Beavercreek, OH. In this role you will use your OPIR domain expertise to identify salient features for development of new AI/ML models. You will use Python and appropriate AI/ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) to develop and mature R&D exploitation capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a MS degree or higher in AI / ML field with 10-15 years of professional experience.
This position will be performed largely onsite in Beavcreek, OH. Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required. We are looking for a candidate to start in the May-June 2026 timeframe.
Criteria for success
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
- Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements
- AI/ML expertise in Python
- Expertise in OPIR image processing and data exploitation
Required Experience and Skills
- Master of Science in AI/ML scientific discipline
- Ten (10) years of minimum experience developing AI/ML algorithms for object identification / classification
- Ten (10) years of experience creating AI/ML solutions in Python (e.g. PyTorch, Tensor Flow)
- Five (5) years of minimum experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.)
- Mastery of software configuration management using Git.
Desired Education and Experience
- Doctor of Philosophy in AI/ML scientific discipline
- Five (5) years of minimum experience in OPIR among of a mix of processing, exploitation, and analysis algorithm development
- Five (5) years of PyTorch expertise
- Expertise developing modular, reusable software via strong Object-Oriented Software development practices
- Experience following GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.)
About Awetomaton
We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.
Benefits
We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:
- Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
- 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
- Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
- Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
- Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
- MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.
$99k - $225k
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