AI Roles with Security Clearance AvaWatz San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications AI models Top Secret Clearance Web development Git Machine intelligence Python Full Job Description AvaWatz is building Trusted AI for mission-critical environments where accuracy, reliability, and security matter. We develop advanced AI, machine learning, data intelligence, and autonomous systems for complex operational environments across defense, homeland security, aviation, infrastructure, and other high-consequence applications. Our work goes beyond developing AI models. We focus on putting AI into real-world operations: integrating complex data, creating intelligent workflows, enabling human-machine decision support, and deploying AI securely in environments where conventional cloud-based solutions often aren't an option. We have several requirements in San Antonio, Texas, to support highly sensitive U.S. Government programs. These roles require U.S. citizenship, an active TS/SCI clearance, current SCI eligibility, and willingness to work on-site in San Antonio full time. No remote or Hybrid options available for these roles. Each position also requires the ability to be read on to Special Access Programs (SAP), a DoD security category. If you enjoy solving difficult technical problems, working closely with end users, and building technology that directly supports important missions, we would like to hear from you. 1. AI/ML Engineer, Agentic Systems and Large Language Models Deploying and integrating LLMs and agentic workflows in air-gapped or self-hosted secure environments Model integration rather than research: retrieval pipelines, tool use, and evaluation Proficiency in Python; experience with Palantir Foundry AIP is a plus 2. Data Ontology Engineer Experience building and defining data ontologies for complex operational datasets Data modeling, entity and relationship design, and semantic linking across disparate sources Backend data integration across multiple internal and external sources and multiple classification domains Palantir Foundry ontology experience strongly preferred 3. Palantir Foundry / Maven Software Engineer (quantity: 2) Hands-on development experience inside Palantir Foundry or Maven, including Ontology SDK, Workshop, Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, and AIP Proficiency in Python and TypeScript, plus modern web development frameworks for module creation Git-based version control workflows: branching, merging, and code review Five or more years of professional software engineering experience 4. Cyber Mission Planning Subject Matter Expert Direct operator experience within the offensive cyber community Working knowledge of mission Planning, Briefing, Execution, and Debriefing (PBED) workflows and tactical operator methodologies Ability to lead user-centered design sessions with operators Likely a transitioning or recently separated 17X, 1B4X1, or equivalent joint or agency background 5. DevSecOps Engineer CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance in classified, self-hosted environments Container and image security scanning, with remediation of continuous findings Infrastructure as code and Kubernetes or equivalent container orchestration Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Security clearance: Top Secret (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

San Antonio, TX 78213: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person