Sr Engineering Manager - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME)

SNC is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Sr Engineering Manager – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team! The AI Tech SME will report to the IAS Sr Chief Engineer. This position is essential to drive our AI productivity initiatives, ensure alignment with cutting-edge technological advancements, and maintain our competitive edge in the industry. The AI Tech SME will bring in-depth knowledge and expertise in AI principles and applications to increase the effectiveness of our teams. This expertise is crucial for developing and implementing solutions that can significantly enhance our engineering execution in IAS. The role requires a leader with the capability to define, articulate, and champion a strategic vision for AI productivity. This vision will be communicated effectively to Senior Leaders within the IAS business area, within the SNC corporation, and to external stakeholders, ensuring cohesive and forward-thinking AI strategies. The AI Tech SME will serve as a mentor and guide for our engineering teams, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage AI technologies to increase productivity and efficiency. This will foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, which is critical for maintaining our technological leadership. Engagement with the broader AI community and industry forums by the AI Tech SME is vital for staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies. The AI Tech SME will represent SNC at industry events, contributing to our growing influence and participation in the AI field. At SNC’s ISR, Aviation and Security (IAS) team, we are a leading manned and unmanned aircraft and space systems integrator for high-performance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, space and aviation systems. IAS tailors’ solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations and provide a turnkey approach to enable our customers to focus on their mission. Who we are:At SNC’s ISR, Aviation and Security (IAS) team, we are a leading manned and unmanned aircraft and space systems integrator for high-performance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, space and aviation systems. IAS tailors’ solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations and provide a turnkey approach to enable our customers to focus on their mission. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Success Looks Like: Playing a central role in defining and prioritizing initiatives within the IAS Co-Intelligence Council, ensuring alignment with business growth objectives and employee productivity enhancements. Utilizing standardized methodologies for calculating the value of AI initiatives (e.g., assessing customer impact, business impact, strategic alignment, and operational efficiency), to maximize return on investment. Streamlining collaboration between IAS business areas, corporate IT, and cyber teams to focus on impactful, high-priority tasks. Leveraging their advanced skills in AI principles and applications, the SME will design, develop, test, and certify cutting-edge AI solutions to address complex engineering productivity challenges. Articulating and promoting a forward-looking AI vision to senior leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring cohesive strategies that align with IAS and SNC’s broader objectives. Integrating AI technologies into workflows, to drive efficiencies across business operations, engineering, supply chain, and quality processes. Driving the adoption of AI initiatives by engaging stakeholders, communicating benefits, providing targeted training, and fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring seamless integration and sustained impact across the organization. Establishing and leveraging relationships across SNC business areas and within industry. Participating in forums and events, the AI Tech SME will represent SNC in the AI community, staying current with emerging trends and reinforcing the company’s technological leadership in the aerospace and defense sectors. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline. Typically, 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, wh