AI Requirements Engineer

Overview/ Job Responsibilities We are seeking an accomplished AI Requirements Engineer to lead the end-to-end design, development, and operational support of AI-enabled platforms and enterprise applications. This role combines strategic visioning, business process analysis, and leadership of technical teams, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions. This position is ideal for a candidate with experience modernizing complex IT systems, engaging with executive stakeholders, and leading cross-functional teams through full agile lifecycles from concept to production to ongoing O&M cycles. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning, requirements definition, and delivery of AI solutions. Define program vision and roadmap while balancing priorities of multiple stakeholders. Serve as primary liaison between technical teams, leadership, and the customer, translating needs into actionable requirements and managing expectations. Elicit, document, and validate functional and technical requirements, including AI model integration, data flows, and security requirements. Define and maintain a prioritized product backlog, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure timely delivery of features. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to integrate commercial off-the-shelf solutions, APIs, and automation tools. Lead cross-functional teams through sprint planning, execution, testing, and production deployment. Oversee the design and development of workflows, UI/UX improvements, data integrations, and back-end processes. Ensure quality through UAT coordination, performance monitoring, and iterative improvement cycles. Manage ongoing operations, maintenance, and annual release cycles, ensuring high system availability, security compliance, and scalability. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including user satisfaction, system performance, and adoption rates, leveraging metrics to drive iterative improvements. Streamline business processes through automation, analytics, and AI capabilities to improve efficiency and reduce administrative overhead. Develop SOPs for retraining, rollback, and root cause analysis. Document incident response procedures for model failures and anomalies when detected. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships at multiple levels, including executive leadership. Expertise in defining and documenting requirements, backlog management, and agile product development. Experience overseeing development teams across all phases of the SDLC, including testing, deployment, and O&M. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) and other COTS integrations, and security/compliance frameworks. Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in user experience, adoption rates, and process efficiency. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, self‑motivated, and proactive. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements 1. US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation). Desired Qualifications Clearance Preference: DHS EOD - 1st priority Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get EOD clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to obtain EOD clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated) About Us Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission‑critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission‑aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it. Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmeative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sev1Tech LLC