Senior AI Solutions Architect

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT 

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

BWXT is seeking an AI Solutions Architect to design and build practical AI applications and automation solutions across the enterprise. 

This is a hands-on role for a versatile IT professional with broad enterprise technology experience and a passion for applying AI to real business and technical problems. The ideal candidate understands how applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, identity, networking, cybersecurity, APIs, and automation fit together and can use that knowledge to build effective AI-enabled solutions. 

The AI Solutions Architect will work with business units and IT teams to understand problems, rapidly prototype solutions, integrate enterprise systems, and transition successful solutions into secure, supportable production services. 

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a technologist and builder who can work across disciplines and apply AI to practical problems. 

You may have started your career supporting servers, networks, applications, endpoints, cloud platforms, or enterprise systems and gradually moved into automation, software development, architecture, or AI. What matters most is that you understand how enterprise technology fits together, enjoy solving complex problems, and can turn ideas into working solutions. 

You should be comfortable understanding the systems, users, identity, APIs, network, and security considerations behind a problem; determining where AI or automation adds value; and then building a solution that is secure, reliable, and supportable. 

We don't expect candidates to be experts in every technology listed above. We value technical breadth, curiosity, problem-solving ability, hands-on experience, and a demonstrated passion for using AI and automation to solve real-world problems. 

Location: 

Onsite in Melbourne, FL.

Your Day to Day as a Senior AI Solutions Architect: 

• Partners with business units, engineers, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand problems and workflows and translate them into practical AI and automation solutions. 
• Designs and develops AI-powered applications, intelligent agents, workflow automations, integrations, and supporting services. 
• Builds AI solutions using technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Foundry/Azure AI services, Microsoft Copilot Studio, large language model APIs, and workflow automation platforms. 
• Develops scripts, applications, APIs, integrations, and lightweight web applications using technologies such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#/.NET, and appropriate development frameworks. 
• Integrates AI solutions with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Graph, ServiceNow, databases, REST APIs, web services, and other enterprise systems. 
• Applies modern AI application patterns including tool/function calling, agentic workflows, structured outputs, retrieval-augmented generation, human-in-the-loop processes, and multi-step automation. 
• Architects and deploys solutions using Azure cloud services, identity platforms, networking, managed identities, containers, APIs, and other supporting technologies. 
• Works with cybersecurity, architecture, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure solutions meet security, identity, networking, data protection, logging, and governance requirements. 
• Troubleshoots solutions across application, authentication, network, endpoint, cloud, and infrastructure layers. 
• Rapidly prototypes and evaluates new technologies, establishes reusable patterns and components, and documents solutions for transition into production. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience. 
• A minumum of six (6) years of experience in information technology, systems engineering, cloud engineering, software development, infrastructure engineering, automation, or a related technical field. 
• Broad experience across multiple enterprise IT domains and an understanding of how applications, infrastructure, cloud services, identity, networking, and cybersecurity interact.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to follow issues across multiple technology layers.
• Hands-on experience with Python and/or PowerShell for scripting, automation, application development, or system integration.
• Experience working with APIs, JSON, authentication, and system-to-system integrations.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform and with generative AI, large language models, AI APIs, or intelligent automation technologies.
• Working knowledge of application development, identity and access management, enterprise networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, and modern software development practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business users. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with workflow and orchestration platforms such as n8n, Power Automate, or Azure Logic Apps. 
• Experience building AI agents or applications using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Foundry/Azure AI services, Microsoft Agent Framework, or similar platforms. 
• Experience with C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or other modern application development technologies. 
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth, managed identities, and enterprise application integrations. 
• Experience deploying Azure application and integration services such as Container Apps, Functions, App Service, API Management, Key Vault, Storage, and private networking. 
• Experience with containers, Kubernetes, DevOps tooling, enterprise infrastructure, or integrating platforms such as ServiceNow, ERP systems, databases, or other line-of-business applications. 
• Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments. 
• Relevant Microsoft Azure, AI, Power Platform, cybersecurity, networking, or other technical certifications. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $79,000 - $119,000

The base salary range for this position in Florida (US-FL) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.