# Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Awetomaton

Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Awetomaton in Beavercreek, OH. On-site. Posted April 5, 2026.

- Company: Awetomaton
- Location: Beavercreek, OH
- Workplace: On-site
- Experience: 7+ years
- Posted: 2026-04-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/awetomaton/jobs/5176159008
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/senior-machine-learning-engineer-awetomaton-jddnq2

## 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 questions asked.

- 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.