# AI/ML Software Engineer

> Cooperidge Consulting Firm · Sarasota, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-23

**Salary:** USD 140,000–190,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** IT Specialists

## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an **AI/ML Software Engineer** for a leading **Defense & Intelligence Technology** innovator in Sarasota, FL.

This role is designed for a high-drive engineer with a deep foundation in machine learning and its practical application to complex signal processing and SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). You will be responsible for designing and deploying AI/ML solutions that address critical decision-making needs for the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. From analyzing time-series data to developing autonomous sensing systems, you will build adaptive, secure architectures capable of discovering features and inferring system states in dynamic, real-world environments.  
  
Job Responsibilities

-   **SIGINT Engineering:** Design and implement AI/ML solutions for event characterization, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection within SIGINT sensor systems.
-   **Autonomous Systems:** Develop and enable autonomous decision-making systems that operate with minimal human intervention in complex environments.
-   **Architecture Integration:** Partner with team leads to integrate ML capabilities into enterprise-level architectures, prioritizing performant processing and system maintainability.
-   **Predictive Modeling:** Work with time-series data to develop models for automated analysis and intelligent insights in support of critical national security missions.
-   **MLOps Management:** Oversee the deployment and processing pipelines, ensuring rigorous testing, validation, and security of all model deployments.
-   **Feature Discovery:** Infer system states from underlying data streams and create adaptive processing systems for large-scale sensing platforms.

## Requirements

### Education & Security (Mandatory)

-   **Bachelor’s degree (BS) or higher** in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or a related field.
-   **ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance is REQUIRED.**
-   **U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED.**

### Core Experience

-   **Minimum of 1 year of professional AI/ML experience (3–5 years highly preferred).**
-   Strong knowledge of model development and deployment using **TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn**.
-   Experience with **Neural Network architectures**, including Deep Learning and Transformers/Attention mechanisms.
-   Solid programming background with exposure to statistical and signal analysis libraries.
-   Mastery of **MLOps** principles, including processing pipelines and validation protocols.

### Preferred "Nice-to-Have" Skills

-   Understanding of **Digital Signal Processing (DSP)** fundamentals and **RFML**.
-   Experience with **LLMs**, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and RAG/Agentic systems.
-   Familiarity with containerization (**Docker/Kubernetes**) and Cloud AI platforms (**AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI**, etc.).
-   Knowledge of adversarial ML and AI security/robustness techniques.

## Benefits

-   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
-   Life insurance coverage
-   401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
-   Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
-   Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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