Forward Deployed AI Engineer – System Test Automation - Infomatics Corp - Bethesda, MD

We are seeking a Forward Deployed AI Engineer (FDE) to accelerate the real-world adoption of AI within our End-to-End System Test Automation. This role focuses on taking AI tools and prototypes and making them work reliably inside complex engineering environments. You will embed closely with system test engineers, automation framework/ test owners and development teams to adapt, harden and operationalize AI-driven workflows. This is a hands-on engineering role for individuals who thrive in ambiguity, enjoy working close to real users and can turn AI potential into measurable productivity gains.

Key Responsibilities:Forward Deployment of AI into Test Automation and turn AI prototypes into production-ready, repeatable solutions

Embed with system test and automation teams to:
Understand real testing workflows, constraints, and failure modes
Identify where AI can safely and effectively reduce manual effort
Adapt AI workflows to work with:
Existing automation frameworks
Real test data, schemas, and configurations

Agentic AI Implementation & TuningImplement and customize agentic AI workflows that:
Interpret requirements, schemas, or models
Assist in generating structured test assets
Tune AI behavior based on:
Real test outcomes
Failure analysis and feedback
Debug and resolve AI issues in live engineering environments

AI Tooling & Platform FeedbackWork with AI platforms (e.g., Qodo or similar) to:
Extend functionality where needed
Configure prompts, workflows, and validation layers
Evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks in real system test contexts
Feed practical insights back to platform and leadership teams:
What works
What fails
What should scale

Enablement, Documentation & GuardrailsDocument AI usage patterns and best practices
Help define guardrails for:
Safety-critical configurations
Invalid or destructive AI-generated outputs
Enable test engineers to adopt AI confidently and responsibly

Required Qualifications2+ years of hands-on experience in software engi