Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect

Towson, MD · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$110,600 – $178,000

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What this role is

This role guides the implementation of AI solutions across the engineering lifecycle at a major tools manufacturer, helping product teams design smarter tools and optimize development workflows. It suits experienced engineers who've worked through product development challenges and want to apply machine learning to real-world manufacturing and hardware problems.

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What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science
10+ years of product engineering or embedded systems development experience
5+ years applying AI/ML to physical or engineered products and workflows
Proven track record of designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments including embedded or edge platforms
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, data engineering, and MLOps practices

Nice to have

Experience in power tools, industrial equipment, automotive, or similarly regulated hardware product industries
Background in mechatronics, robotics, or embedded AI
Certifications in cloud architecture or AI/ML
Familiarity with edge computing and IoT integration
Experience with physics-informed ML, digital twins, or model-based design
Knowledge of DevOps practices