Persistent is looking for a Principal AI/ML Integration Engineer to join its Integration Engineering team. As part of our Integration Engineering team, you will support and facilitate system integration of Persistent existing and development products with end-users and industry partners.   

The primary objective of this role is to provide customer success for the use, integration, and deployment of our next generation of products through a variety of means, including leading Engineering Development Model (EDM) test programs with key stakeholders.  Persistent Systems’ next generation products are being designed to bring distributed edge compute and AI capabilities into the MANET. This role will facilitate enabling users to successfully integrate their solutions to run on these products. 

The Principal AI Integration Engineer’s responsibilities will include requirements gathering, solution design, test/demonstration planning and execution, report generation and delivery.  You will play a pivotal role in communicating technical challenges and new requirements to our engineering department as you strive to solve customer problems.  

This role requires excellent communication skills and significant customer interface experience. The Principal AI Integration Engineer will be required to interface with a variety of internal and external stakeholders such as industry partners, end users, government program offices, Persistent Sales and Programs Management teams, and product developers.  

Position Responsibilities    

• Communicating Persistent Systems' solutions to technical and non-technical clients and end-users  
• Build customer relationships by leading EDM pilot programs with select customers and conveying their feedback to the Engineering and Management teams    
• Developing system demonstration and test plans, followed by final reports and summaries for internal and external customers    
• Troubleshooting customers’ systems and collaborating with the Sales, Engineering, and Field Operations teams to resolve technical issues.    
• Developing technical portions of responses to RFI / RFP and other similar customer requirements    
• Maintaining expert knowledge of Persistent Systems’ newest products and capabilities  

Minimum Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering  
• 5+ years of experience developing AI/ML architectures in dispersed systems 
• Proficiency in utilizing Pytorch, Docker, Python, C, and/or C++   
• Experience implementing Docker containers or equivalent in distributed IoT devices within embedded Linux Systems 
• Proficiency in technical concepts such as wireless, mobile IP, and or RF propagation    
• Proficiency in networking concepts such as IP routing, subnetting, and use of multicast vs unicast  
• Understanding of product development and systems architecture design    
• Experience working directly with customers and end users    
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal    
• Must be available to travel up to 30% of the time    
• Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance    

Preferred Qualifications   

• Master’s degree or PhD in computer science or computer engineering  
• 8+ years of experience developing AI/ML architectures in dispersed systems 
• Experience as a Product Designer demonstrating powerful design thinking in both interaction and experience design  
• Proven understanding of the end-to-end design process, including research, prototyping, usability testing  
• Experience with Embedded Linux Kernel module development 
• 5+ years of experience implementing Docker containers or equivalent in distributed IoT devices within embedded Linux Systems 
• Adept at creating and implementing AI/ML models to solve real world problems  
• Experience with wireless concepts such as MANET, Mesh, Ad-hoc, protocols and web architecture-   
• Experience using and integrating wireless datalink/radio hardware and/or software   
• Possess an active Secret US Security Clearance    

The base pay for this role can vary from $200,000 to $256,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.

Persistent Systems is a growing business that develops Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to manned vehicles, integrated into autonomous unmanned vehicles, or installed at fixed sites. The systems provide on-the-move data, voice, video, and situational awareness capability. Located in the heart of New York City, Persistent Systems is an exciting company that is passionate about delivering cutting edge products.