Senior UX Operational Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Senior UX Operational Engineer at Harmattan AI, you will lead the technical bridge between AI research and real-world mission deployment, ensuring that advanced ML models are productionized, monitored, and interpretable for operators in high-stakes environments.

In Short

• Lead the technical bridge between AI research and mission deployment.
• Architect infrastructure for reliable AI systems.
• Translate research models into production-ready services.
• Design scalable inference frameworks and ML pipelines.
• Implement best practices for model versioning and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operator decision-making.
• Mentor engineers and set technical direction.
• Eligible for U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
• Commit to Harmattan AI's mission and growth plans.
• Full-time, on-site preferred in Washington DC.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in AI, Robotics, Applied Math, or related field.
• 7–12 years in applied ML / MLOps roles.
• Deep understanding of model deployment and monitoring tools.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical environments.
• Systems thinker with technical rigor.
• 100% dedication to operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $170K-$200K.
• Equity options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.