Jr. AI Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Jr. AI Software Engineer JOB LOCATION: Gaithersburg, MD (HYBRID) WAGE RANGE: 58.00-60.00 per hour JOB NUMBER: 26-00307 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: We are specifically seeking engineers who actively integrate AI into their daily development workflow. Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) for: Code generation and refactoring Debugging and automated test creation IDE-integrated workflows Familiarity with large language model platforms ( OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.) Experience designing effective prompts and validating AI-generated output Understanding of human-in-the-loop development and responsible AI usage Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, safety, and bias - especially in regulated or safety-critical environments Experience incorporating AI/ML techniques into software engineering workflows Experience with automated testing frameworks Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience Strong object-oriented programming experience Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred but not required) Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded systems JOB DESCRIPTION This role offers the opportunity to work on real-time, safety-critical systems that directly support national air traffic operations for the United Kingdom. You will help modernize a high-availability air traffic management platform using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI-augmented software development techniques. This is a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. What You'll Do Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation Use AI responsibly across the full SDLC - including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion. #Dice #IND1

Created: 2026-03-04