# Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Company: [Awetomaton]() - Location: Beavercreek, OH - Team: Analytics & Algorithms - Posted: April 6, 2026 ## Job description Awetomaton is seeking a **Senior AI / ML Engineer** to grow our first onsite presence with existing customers in Beavercreek, OH. In this role you will use your OPIR domain expertise to identify salient features for development of new AI/ML models. You will use Python and appropriate AI/ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) to develop and mature R&D exploitation capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a MS degree or higher in AI / ML field with 7-12 years of professional experience. *This position will be performed largely onsite in Beavercreek, OH. **Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required.*** **Criteria for success** * Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers * Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements * AI/ML expertise in Python * Expertise in OPIR image processing and data exploitation **Required Experience and Skills** * Master of Science in AI/ML scientific discipline * Seven (7) years of minimum experience developing AI/ML algorithms for object identification / classification * Seven (7) years of experience creating AI/ML solutions in Python (e.g. PyTorch, Tensor Flow) * Three (3) years of minimum experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.) * Mastery of software configuration management using Git. **Desired Education and Experience** * Doctor of Philosophy in AI/ML scientific discipline * Five (5) years of minimum experience in OPIR among of a mix of processing, exploitation, and analysis algorithm development * Five (5) years of PyTorch expertise * Expertise developing modular, reusable software via strong Object-Oriented Software development practices * Experience following GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.) **About Awetomaton** We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity. **Benefits** We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include: * Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required. * 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026. * Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans. * Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required. * Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match. * MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go. ## Apply [Apply on Awetomaton]() Canonical job page: