Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Developer

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced AI/ML developer to join Rincon Research Corporation's elite team of innovators creating next-generation AI solutions for U.S. Defense and Intelligence Communities. Your code will directly impact national security and be deployed in real-world, mission-critical environments. This position is different as you will work Cutting-Edge Technical Challenges, have a Direct Mission Impact, experience Cross Functional Collaboration, and a Rapid innovation Cycle. You will work on problems that push the boundaries of AI, distributed systems, and high-performance computing. You'll research and implement advanced algorithms that haven't been solved elsewhere. You will see your software deployed to front-line facilities where it makes a measurable difference. Get direct feedback from users whose missions depend on your work. You will collaborate with brilliant computer scientists, electrical engineers, and mathematicians in a true R&D environment where technical excellence is the standard. And from research to deployment, you'll own the entire technical stack and see your innovations go live quickly.

Come join the team that is providing cutting edge intelligence analysis and operations support for the future!

What are the primary responsibilities for the AI/ML position?

• Design/architect, develop, test, deploy, and operate fully integrated software; integrate AI algorithms into software applications
• Write, test, deploy code. Convert machine learning application programming interfaces to make them accessible to existing software
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with project managers, multi-disciplinary engineers, stakeholders, and customers
• Communicate technical ideas and work closely with other senior members of the team.
• Demonstrate high-level proficiency in at least one of the following: Golang, Rust, Python, or C/C++
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns
• Proven ability to architect scalable, maintainable software systems
• Experience building production-quality APIs and integrating complex services
  
  
  

What required background will make you successful?

• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 5 to 12 years of software engineering experience with increasing responsibility
• Track record of delivering complex projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to translate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings to diverse audiences
• Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Comfort with rapidly evolving technologies and mission requirements
• Attention to detail and precision in analysis and validation processes
  
  
  

A key responsibility is maintaining professional currency with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies and experimenting with new technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into RRC projects. You are encouraged and expected to propose ideas that you believe will improve the applications and frameworks within which you are working. The ability to accomplish tasks unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a critical expectation.

Preferred Skills:

• Current and active Top-Secret Clearance with a polygraph
• Cloud & DevOps Expertise: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Linux Proficiency: Deep command-line and systems administration skills
• Agile Leadership: Experience leading technical teams in fast-paced environments
• Enterprise Automation: Building workflows that scale across large organizations
• Mentor Rising Talent: Senior AI/ML Developers are expected to guide junior developers and shape the next generation of defense technologists
• Drive Technical Vision: Propose and implement innovations that improve our entire technology stack
• Stay on the Bleeding Edge: Experiment with emerging technologies and incorporate breakthrough solutions
• Cross-Functional Impact: Work across systems engineering, development, testing, deployment, and operations
  
  
  

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Tucson, Arizona office

What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan
  
  
  

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.