{bc}
Apply
greenhouse

Agentic AI Engineering Co-op

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions
Cincinnati, USA
Intern
Onsite
$18—$20 USD
Discovered 2 weeks ago
dockerlinuxpythonsql

Full Job Posting

Responsibilities

  • AI Agent Development: Design, prompt, and implement autonomous agents using modern frameworks to automate complex business functions.
  • Workflow Mapping: Analyze manual processes and translate them into technical logic maps and orchestration diagrams for AI execution.
  • Data Optimization: Clean, structure, and refine databases and datasets to ensure high-quality inputs for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and tool-use.
  • Automation Scripting: Write robust scripts (e.g., Python, Bash) to connect disparate APIs and build the "glue" between AI agents and external software.
  • Containerization: Package AI environments and agent dependencies using Docker to ensure seamless deployment across different systems.
  • Iterative Testing: Test agent outputs for reliability, refining system prompts and tool definitions to reduce hallucinations and logic errors.

Qualifications

  • Programming: Proficiency in Python
  • AI Fundamentals: A strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and the concept of “Agentic workflows” (loops, tool-calling, and reasoning)
  • Data Management: Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases and a passion for data cleaning and normalization
  • DevOps Basics: Foundational knowledge of Docker and containerization
  • Linux Experience: Comfort working in a Linux environment (CLI, shell scripting, permission management) is preferred
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or AI at the University of Cincinnati, or related major
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Basic to intermediate software development skills are a plus
  • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints and multitask
  • Ability to interact with employees/managers with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Project management experience is desired, but not required Physical Requirements & Work Environment: • Mostly Office Environments. • Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work. • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures. • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early. • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM • Ability to use personal transportation to visit work locations. • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
  • Pay Ranges$18—$20 USD
  • Mostly Office Environments.
  • Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit work locations.
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Linux Experience: Comfort working in a Linux environment (CLI, shell scripting, permission management) is preferred
  • Basic to intermediate software development skills are a plus
  • Project management experience is desired, but not required

Apply for this job in 1 click

Skip the repetitive application forms

Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.

Sarah M.James T.Maya R.

Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career

Start Free Today

More from this employer

More jobs at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions

Project Management Intern

Cincinnati, USA

Discovered 3 days ago

Accounting Intern – Audit Support & Data Entry

Cincinnati, USA

Discovered 2 weeks ago

Senior Structural Aerospace Engineer

, USA

Discovered 2 weeks agoFull-time

Project Analyst Co-op

Cincinnati, USA

Discovered 2 weeks ago

IT Support Specialist Intern/Co-op

Cincinnati, USA

Discovered 2 weeks agoInternship

Senior Systems Engineer – TCAS/ACAS & Surveillance Avionics

Phoenix, USA

Discovered 2 weeks agoFull-time