Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on, creative, and technically strong AI Innovation Engineer to support our client delivery teams in bringing modern AI solutions to life within public-sector organizations. This role is focused on client enablement, prototyping, and cross-functional engagement—helping our clients understand the potential of AI, design proofs-of-concept, and build working prototypes that demonstrate value in their specific mission context.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills (especially with GenAI, LLMs, data pipelines, and cloud-native services) with the ability to collaborate across disciplines—working with DevSecOps teams, cloud working groups, data stewards, and communities of practice to drive AI adoption and build momentum. You’ll play a critical role in bridging the gap between strategy and execution, demonstrating how AI can solve real-world problems and catalyze digital transformation.
Contributions:
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical innovation and human-centered impact. You’ll help our clients not only understand what AI can do, but also show them how through prototypes, pilots, and practice. You’ll be an early advocate for the latest AI service offerings that are available for our clients. You'll join a collaborative, forward-leaning culture that values exploration, rapid iteration, and practical impact. You’ll contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice.
Your key contributions include:
Qualifications:
Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering AI capabilities into federal government agencies or highly regulated industries.
- Experience customizing AI services for biomedical or health research.
- Understanding of NIST AI Risk Management Framework and other public-sector digital policy memos.
- Hands-on knowledge of data governance, PII handling, and compliance-aware prototyping.
- Exposure to Human-Centered Design practices, user research synthesis, or journey mapping.
- Prior involvement in standing up or contributing to an AI Community of Practice or Innovation Hub.
About steampunk:
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
