Data and AI Solution Engineer

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MANTECH seeks a Solution Engineer specialized in Generative AI and Rapid Prototyping to support our growing Data and AI Practice.

You will collaborate with Solution Specialists, Practice Growth Partners, Capture Managers, and Technical and Business SMEs to shape and deliver compelling, visually impactful technical solutions and pre-sales deliverables that align with client missions and MANTECH's AI strategic vision. This role heavily emphasizes designing and building technical demonstrations that showcase cutting-edge applications of generative AI and rapidly creating proofs-of-concept for a broad range of AI-related capabilities by leveraging AI-assisted software development tools.

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Develop and deliver highly impactful technical demonstrations, rapid proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and whitepapers to showcase Data and AI Practice capabilities, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Automation.
• Utilize AI-assisted software development practices to rapidly turn abstract mission requirements into functional, high-fidelity mockups and demos.
• Support opportunity shaping and qualification efforts through technical research and solutioning activities across Intel, Homeland Security, Defense, Space, and Commercial sectors.
• Translate complex mission needs into feasible and differentiated technical approaches, with a heavy emphasis on front-end UI/UX clarity to ensure maximum demo impact.
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging GenAI frameworks, prompt engineering methodologies, government compliance requirements, and integration methods with enterprise systems.
• Participate in color team reviews and lead the refinement of solution content throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Draft and contribute to technical volumes of RFI and RFP responses, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and mission objectives.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in IT solution development, systems engineering, or pre-sales engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python as a core scripting and orchestration language, with proven experience using Generative AI tools and applying advanced prompt engineering techniques.
• Experience designing clean, intuitive user interfaces for technical demonstrations, recognizing that a demo's impact hinges on visual clarity and user experience.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community, DoD, or FedCiv markets.
• Strong working knowledge of Cloud Services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and Data Visualization tools.
• Experience responding to RFIs/RFPs and working on proposal teams in government contracting environments.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate prototyping cycles.
• Understanding of Agentic AI frameworks and the deployment of autonomous AI agents.
• Hands-on proficiency with specialized GenAI and LLM hosting platforms such as AWS Bedrock.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jupyter, Snorkel, or similar collaboration and prototyping environments.
• Background in implementing AI solutions in secure or classified environments.
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Constantly operates a computer and other productivity machinery.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Travel may be required to support client meetings, technical demonstrations, or proposal efforts.