Senior Software Developer — AI Harness Development
BAE Systems
McLean, VA · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
We are looking for a senior systems-level designer to lead AI Harness Engineering and Development for complex, secure enterprise systems. Drive technical vision, shape end-to-end architectures, and mentor technical talent. Ideal for experienced professionals with deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks and enterprise-grade software engineering.