AI Engineer (Focus on AI Agents) | KI-Ingenieur mit Schwerpunkt KI-Agent (m/w/d) Ref.-Nr.: 2026-0134

Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an AI Engineer focusing on AI Agents, you will lead the design and implementation of an AI agent landscape to revolutionize IT Help Desk processes. Your day-to-day work involves analyzing existing workflows to identify automation opportunities, preparing and curating data for AI model training, and selecting/developing high-performance AI solutions. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of these models—from initial training and fine-tuning to seamless integration into existing IT infrastructure and performance optimization. You will work in an interdisciplinary environment, acting as a bridge between technical development and end-user support, while also managing external partners. This role is ideal for a candidate passionate about Generative AI who thrives on solving complex problems through creative engineering and robust data architecture. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's AI-driven future, ensuring that deployed solutions are accurate, scalable, and highly effective.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence.

Experience

  • Professional experience in AI engineering or a comparable technical role
  • Practical experience in machine learning and deep learning, specifically with generative AI and AI agents
  • Experience in software development following industry best practices
  • Experience with IT infrastructure, containerization, and cloud service environments
  • Experience in database management and data structure optimization for AI analytics

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid work permit for Germany is required. This is a permanent, full-time position.