1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing Artificial Intelligence solutions for our Government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC).

We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost plus generous time off. This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate. From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

Job Description

1st Edge is looking for an experienced Python engineer to join our AI development team. You will apply engineering principles to the development of custom AI software and provide software engineering support for internal AI/Machine Learning products. You will work with the team to actively design and develop tools to support a variety of Computer Vision applications, to including but not limited to web-based applications, AI/ML pipeline integration, and container-based services.

Based on the requirements of our government contracts, you must be a U.S. Citizen and have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance. This position is on-site, located in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Agile software development in small, fast-paced groups
• Development duties include full software life-cycle tasks: requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and integration

• Proficiency with Python 3
• Proven experience with scalable Django REST applications
• Experience with PostGIS or similar
• Experience with Celery
• Firm understanding of software engineering principles and design
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Desired skills include:

• Experience working with spatial data (GeoJSON, gdal)
• Experience with containerization (Singularity, Docker)
• Proficiency writing automated tests

Job Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must have, or be able to obtain with assistance, a secret security clearance
• You must be willing to work on-site with the development team
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar