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This position is 100% onsite
The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The AI Developer role is a hands-on contributor responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software and AI-powered solutions that support enterprise operations and improve Enterprise workflows. This role operates across software engineering, data analysis, artificial intelligence, automation, and business operations, focusing on turning real business workflows into functional technology solutions. In conjunction with the IT team, the AI Developer works closely with key business subject matter experts across all departments within the organization to develop and deploy AI tools and solutions that improve efficiency, reduce repetitive work, and help teams work more effectively.
The ideal candidate is comfortable writing code, working with large language models and APIs, experimenting with new technologies, and taking an idea from prototype through deployment. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about building efficient, innovative, and future-ready solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, build, test, and maintain AI-powered solutions and tools. Develop solutions using large language models (LLMs) and platforms such as CoPilot and Open-Source technologies. Build AI assistants that support operational workflows across Enterprise. Develop tools for document analysis, information extraction, summarization, internal knowledge retrieval, and workflow automation. Take projects from initial prototype through testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement
- Build AI agents capable of completing multi-step tasks and interacting with enterprise systems. Develop retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions that allow AI applications to securely retrieve information from internal documents and knowledge sources. Create and optimize prompts, agent instructions, tool integrations, and AI workflows. Build processes to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Continuously improve existing AI applications based on employee feedback, usage, and performance.
- Build integrations between AI applications and existing enterprise software using APIs, webhooks, and other integration methods. Connect AI tools with business systems, databases, document repositories, and third-party applications. Develop automated workflows that securely move information between systems and reduce manual work. Work with automation platforms such as n8n or comparable technologies when appropriate. Troubleshoot and maintain integrations as systems and business needs evolve.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Develop primarily in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript. Work with structured and unstructured data, databases, APIs, and common business file formats. Use source control and development best practices to manage code and application changes. Test, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain applications after deployment. Build solutions with appropriate security, privacy, and access controls for sensitive enterprise information.
- Partner with the IT team, leadership, and business to understand workflow challenges and translate them into technical solutions. Evaluate the technical feasibility of proposed AI initiatives. Rapidly prototype ideas and determine whether they can become reliable, scalable internal tools. Research emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms that could benefit the enterprise. Explain technical concepts, limitations, and recommendations clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Document systems, integrations, and development processes to support long-term maintenance and scalability.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of professional software, with 2+ years AI, or automation development experience.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with large language models, generative AI APIs, and building RAG (retrieval‑augmented generation) applications.
- Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search.
- Experience developing APIs, integrations, automations, and internal applications; strong understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and modern software development practices.
- Experience taking technical projects from concept/prototype through implementation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently in evolving or ambiguous requirement environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Experience with Microsoft PowerApps, Azure AI Studio and Copilot Studio in GCC High environments.
- Proficiency with AI/agentic frameworks such as Openclaw, AIBLE, LangChain, and LangGraph.
- Solid understanding of SQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL systems.
- Good understanding of object‑oriented programming and design principles.
- Working knowledge of front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and relevant enterprise front‑end/back‑end frameworks.
- Experience with version control (Git, SVN), CI/CD workflows, and unit/integration testing.
- Exposure to cloud platforms and/or containerized environments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Medium-to-large office environment
- Fast paced office environment
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments
SALARY RANGE:
Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): 100K - 140K
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
There are typically no travel requirements for this position (0%)
NOTES: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position's employee(s). Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
U.S. citizenship is required for roles involving government security clearances or access to export‑controlled information. Certain positions may also restrict dual citizenship in accordance with U.S. government regulations.
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