About Canopy Aerospace & Defense
Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.
Role Overview
The AI Solutions Architect will lead the architecture, implementation, and operationalization of Generative AI and Machine Learning solutions with a strong focus on Google Gemini, Google Cloud / Vertex AI, and private enterprise LLM deployments.
Because we operate in the defense sector, security and compliance are paramount. You will collaborate closely with IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Compliance Teams to ensure all AI tools and pipelines strictly adhere to CMMC (Level 2+), NIST SP 800-171, NIST AI RMF, and ITAR regulations.
1. AI Architecture & Development
2. Secure Environment & Enclave Engineering
3. Compliance & Governance
4. IT Collaboration & Enablement
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management may modify or assign additional duties as needed.
Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000
Schedule: Core business hours, M-F with additional hours as needed
Base Location: Irvine, CA
Travel: Up to 15%
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K company match (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Canopy A&D is a dynamic and evolving company focused on meeting customer needs, likely within the aerospace and defense sector, given the job description's context of building and refurbishing rockets.