GovStar is hiring 5 engineers to help build secure, production-grade AI and advanced analytics capabilities supporting U.S. national security missions.

• AI Engineer — AI/ML engineering; Python, LLMs, RAG, embeddings/vector retrieval, orchestration, evaluation, guardrails, Azure AI/OpenAI.

• Full Stack AI Developer — Python + React/TypeScript; secure APIs, AI-enabled applications, enterprise data integrations, Azure, CI/CD.

• Frontend Engineer — React + TypeScript; accessible, responsive interfaces for enterprise AI applications and secure backend/AI integrations.

• SRE Platform Engineer — Azure, Terraform, observability, CI/CD, containers/Kubernetes, incident response, platform reliability, and DevSecOps.

• Cloud Automation Engineer — Azure + Terraform; infrastructure automation, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, GitHub Enterprise, deployment, and operational automation.

Required for all roles:

U.S. citizenship • Currently residing in the U.S. • Eastern or Central Time Zone • Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Compensation will vary based on role, experience, and qualifications. We’re happy to discuss compensation expectations early in the process so neither side wastes time.

GovStar benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) matching; paid time off; and an employee shares program.

To apply, email your resume and GitHub profile to nicholas.hanson@govstar.us

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AI Engineer - Python, production LLM applications, APIs, Azure AI services, PostgreSQL, React/TypeScript helpful.

AI Kubernetes Engineer - Kubernetes, Terraform, production LLM serving, GPUs, Helm, observability, Python or Go, Azure/AWS.

AI Cloud Platform Engineer - Azure/AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, networking, identity, security, observability, CI/CD and regulated cloud environments.

Requirements: U.S. citizenship; currently residing in the United States' Eastern or Central Time Zone; ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust; strong hands-on engineering experience; at least 10 years professional engineering experience

These are individual-contributor roles for engineers who want to remain close to the code and infrastructure.

Compensation is competitive and determined by experience and demonstrated technical capability. We are happy to discuss the compensation structure early in the interview process.

To apply, please email your resume and GitHub profile to nicholas.hanson@govstar.us

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