Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. iCatalyst, Inc. is a next-generation technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Robotic Process Automation. They are seeking an AI Engineer to support federal programs by designing, developing, and optimizing cloud-based applications while integrating AI and ML capabilities to enhance geospatial analytics and decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior developer for the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of a cloud-based, browser-accessible Geographic Information System (GIS) platform supporting aeronautical information, airspace restrictions, and air traffic analysis
- Architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript, ensuring high performance, scalability, maintainability, and security
- Design, develop, and manage complex UI/UX, work with geospatial data models and services using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including spatial indexing, geoprocessing, and advanced spatial analytics
- Develop sophisticated application UI/UX capabilities including geospatial visualization, mapping services, spatial analysis, and real-time data processing
- Integrate and consolidate data from multiple authoritative sources into a unified operational platform while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity
- Lead the modernization of system architecture and software components using industry best practices, emerging technologies, and cloud-native design patterns
- Identify, evaluate, and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities to enhance geospatial analytics, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, decision support, and operational efficiency
- Design and implement AI/ML pipelines that leverage geospatial, airspace, and air traffic datasets to generate actionable insights and automate analytical workflows
- Optimize application, database, and geospatial processing performance to support very large-scale datasets, complex spatial queries, and mission-critical operational requirements
- Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for system architecture, code quality, DevSecOps practices, troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, domain experts, and engineering teams to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Ensure solutions comply with federal security, data governance, accessibility, and operational standards while maintaining high system availability and reliability
- Special projects such as corporate proposals, technical write ups, etc., as needed
- Provide support and expertise in assigned domain
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards
- Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
Skills
- Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, enterprise GIS technologies and related technologies
- Experience using enterprise security tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Splunk etc.)
- Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP
- Experience using tools e.g. JIRA, Confluence, and Visio
- Strong planning and organizing skills and are a team player
- Ability to prioritize and work effectively towards deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to take initiative with minimal direction and to solve problems
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a courteous and professional manner
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and enterprise GIS technologies
- Proven experience developing and deploying advanced AI/ML-enabled geospatial solutions in complex, data-intensive environments
- Extensive knowledge of geospatial data management, spatial analytics, aeronautical information systems, and airspace or transportation domain applications
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments
- Position requires BS/BA degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 10 years of experience OR a MS/MA degree in STEM discipline with 8 years of experience
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required
- Ability to successfully pass a federal background check
- Experience supporting federal programs preferred
- Preferred Certifications: Certifications such as AI, ML, AWS/Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Our benefits package for eligible employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, a dental plan option, a vision plan, and a 401(k)-plan offering the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
- To encourage work/life balance, iCatalyst offers employees a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick, 11 Federal holidays, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, insurance are provided or available.
- Phone and internet Reimbursement for eligible employees
- Transportation Support (Uber rides to & from HQ to select locations)
- Training & Education Assistance (per eligibility)
- Annual Wellness Benefit
- Social and Community giveback
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