AI/ML Solutions Architect

About the Role

Redhorse is seeking a high-leverage AI/ML Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical resource for major Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) and Predictive Logistics initiatives supporting both the United States Air Force (USAF) and U.S. Army.

This role sits at the critical intersection of technical architecture, cross-functional program orchestration, and mission delivery. You will move complex AI-enabled work from concept to operational delivery, ensuring that technical execution remains tightly coupled with mission outcomes. As a senior leader, you will operate with high autonomy in a collaborative environment alongside top-tier domain subject matter experts (SMEs) and mission-driven data professionals.

Your success will be measured by your ability to multiply the impact of our team-of-teams through technical influence and strategic alignment, while building enduring technical trust with our stakeholders. You are a translator, a de-risker, and a mentor who improves decision quality and increases throughput across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI/ML solutions to high-stakes challenges, directly impacting aircraft availability and military readiness across the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

In this role you'll get to...

• Shape Strategic Direction: Define the technical architecture and execution guidance for AI/ML initiatives across USAF and Army programs.
• Orchestrate Execution: Manage cross-team dependencies and align specialized engineering teams across a matrixed organization to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary translator between high-level mission goals and engineering reality.
• Reduce Ambiguity: Make sound tradeoff decisions in complex environments to keep projects moving from concept to operations.
• Lead & Mentor: Develop the next generation of technical leaders and improve decision quality across the team.
• Ensure Operational Impact: Connect technical output directly to mission outcomes, specifically optimizing fleet maintenance and asset availability.

Required Skills/Education

On day one we'll expect...

• An active Secret security clearance is mandatory for this position. Applicants must currently possess an active Secret clearance to be considered. Candidates without an active clearance will not be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in technical leadership, software engineering, or data architecture, with a focus on AI/ML systems.
• Expertise in Databricks: Proven ability to architect and oversee complex data and ML workflows within the Databricks environment.
• Technical Orchestration: Proven ability to lead through influence, driving consensus and technical excellence across teams.
• Strategic Decision Making: A track record of making high-stakes tradeoff decisions that balance technical excellence with mission timelines.
• Consultative Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical constraints, risks, and opportunities to both technical teams and high-level government stakeholders.

Preferred Skills/Education

Highly preferred if you have...

• Advana/WDP BLADE Experience: Familiarity with the CDAO’s War Data Platform (WDP) technology stack, formerly known as Advana, and/or the BLADE environment.
• DoD Mission Context: Background in military logistics, CBM+, or Department of Defense sustainment operations.
• Advanced Degree: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related quantitative field.