AI Engineer – Agentic AI Solutions for Automated Decision Making

Title: AI Engineer – Agentic AI Solutions for Automated Decision Making Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. We all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

About:

the Role We are seeking a highly

experience:

d AI Engineer to join our team in developing an agentic AI solution designed to streamline and automate decision making against data lakes. This is a unique

opportunity:

to work on a mission-critical system that leverages Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver real-world impact in a regulated environment. You will collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and engineers to design, build, and optimize AI-driven workflows that meet stringent compliance and performance

requirements:

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Responsibilities:

Agentic AI Development: Architect and implement agent-based AI systems to manage complex, multi-step permitting workflows. Prompt Engineering & Orchestration: Design, test, and refine prompts and system instructions for LLMs to ensure accuracy and reliability. Integration & Automation: Build backend services and APIs to integrate AI components with federal systems and cloud infrastructure.

Model Evaluation & Compliance: Develop evaluation frameworks to monitor LLM performance, ensuring outputs meet regulatory standards. Scalable Architecture: Design solutions that are secure, cost-effective, and optimized for AWS cloud environments. Continuous Improvement: Iterate based on metrics, user feedback, and compliance audits to enhance system performance.

Qualifications:

10+ years of

experience:

in software engineering or solution architecture. 5+ years of hands-on

experience:

with Python in production environments. ***Must be a U.S. Citizen*** Strong expertise in AWS cloud architecture and cost optimization strategies. Familiarity with LLMs, Generative AI, and agentic AI frameworks – with emphasis on Claude and Bedrock.

Experience:

with prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and vector databases. Familiarity with Geospatial data integration with ESRI products. Knowledge of federal compliance

requirements:

and secure system design. Excellent communication

skills:

and ability to work in a distributed, remote team. Preferred

Skills:

Experience:

with workflow automation and orchestration tools such as salesforce. Background in NLP, knowledge graphs, and structured output validation. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and evaluation tooling for AI systems. Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge AI solutions with real-world impact.

• Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven team.

Enjoy a remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy. Competitive

compensation:

and

benefits:

Special

Requirements:

Three years of continuous U.S. residency for government security credential. Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for government facility access.

Experience:

and/or

education:

in lieu of these

qualifications:

may be considered. ***Must be a U.S. Citizen***

Benefits:

Competitive

benefits:

401K with match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending, disability, paid time off, flexible schedule. Career advancement through professional training and development.

Benefits:

may be aligned with partner companies for government contracting. More details: https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-

benefits:

? Ready to join KBR and develop your career in cloud engineering while contributing to innovative and impactful projects? Apply today! KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its

requirements:

as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their

benefits:

as closely as possible to those above. KBR

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle

benefits:

which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR

Benefits:

#LI-EM2 Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate

about:

our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal

opportunity:

employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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