Junior Gen AI Developer at KBR Careers in El Segundo, CA

Summary: KBR is a leading provider of engineering and advanced technology solutions to the national security sector. They are seeking a Junior Gen AI Developer to contribute to the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test effort, focusing on the integration of satellite communications systems for the US Space Force. Required Qualifications: - Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline (or degree in progress) - Software development experience, including academic projects, internships, or co-op experience related to generative AI or LLM-powered applications - Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development, data processing, and automation through coursework, projects, or internships - Hands-on exposure to designing, developing, or prototyping applications using large language models (LLMs) through projects, labs, or internships - Foundational understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts, including embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search, demonstrated through coursework or projects - Exposure to prompt engineering, basic LLM orchestration, or agent-style workflows through academic or personal projects - Familiarity with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Semantic Kernel through hands-on learning or experimentation - Ability to assess model outputs for correctness, relevance, and potential bias, with guidance from senior team members - Introductory experience deploying applications or services using cloud platforms or containerized environments (Azure exposure preferred) - Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git, code reviews) Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree coursework or ongoing study in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field - 2+ years software development experience, including academic projects, internships, or co-op experience related to generative AI or LLM-powered applications - Familiarity with multi-modal AI models (text, image, audio) through academic research or side projects - Experience or interest in basic LLM evaluation techniques, testing methodologies, or benchmarking concepts - Interest in or exposure to defense, government, or high-security technology environments - Awareness of responsible AI principles, including bias mitigation, explainability, and ethical AI practices Required Skills: Secret security clearance, Software development, Generative AI, Large language models (LLMs), Python, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Embeddings, Vector databases, Semantic search, Prompt engineering, LLM orchestration, Agent-style workflows, LLM frameworks, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, Model output assessment, Cloud platforms, Containerized environments, Azure, Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Collaborative development practices, Git, Code reviews Benefits: 401K plan with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, AD&D, Flexible spending account, Disability, Paid time off, Flexible work schedule