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Software Engineer III

THOR Solutions
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

1620 Fifth Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 30, 2026
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Software Engineer III with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to support a contract developing an AI tool to automate the comparison process for U.S. Navy engineering drawings or "Damage Control Plates" in San Diego, CA. The software engineer will be part of a team building two components of this tool: an OpenCV-based image processing pipeline that ingests two versions of the DC plates and identifies differences, and a local language model roughly in the class of Mistral 7B that takes output from the first component and generates draft comparison reports. This position is a short-term position, anticipated to be approximately 5 months of full time effort. Typical Responsibilities: Design, develop, and integrate a computer vision pipeline capable of ingesting, aligning, and automatically detecting differences between two versions of an engineering drawing. Develop and deploy a locally hosted language model to interpret comparison output and generate structured, human-readable draft reports for engineer review. Build and maintain a secure, engineer-facing web interface that allows users to review AI-generated findings, annotate results, and approve or correct comparison reports. Implement drawing ingestion and normalization routines supporting multiple file formats including PDF, TIFF, CGM, DXF, and JPEG. Ensure all software components are deployable on existing on-premise hardware with no cloud infrastructure dependency. Produce and maintain technical documentation including design documents, API references, and user guides. Location: Partially or fully onsite at THOR's San Diego, CA office. Travel: Up to 10% travel anticipated to Virginia Beach, VA and NSWCPD in Philadelphia, PA. Typical Physical Activity:Desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Typical Pay Range:The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $60.00 - 65.00/hour. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience. ExistingSECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field of study such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, or information systems) from an accredited institution. In lieu of a relevant degree, other qualifications such as additional years of highly-relevant experience and/or professional certifications may be considered. At least ten (10) years of professional experience in software engineering, including recent experience with AI/ML concepts and development. Experience should include: Applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting. Applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DevOps/DevSecOps) in a professional or academic setting. Deploying and optimizing large language models for CPU-based inference in resource-constrained environments. Familiarity with DoD or Navy IT environments, network security requirements, or working with government-managed infrastructure. Proficiency with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite. Excellent communication skills. Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification. Cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA Security+ or similar. Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Benefits Legal Resources ID Theft Benefits Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.