Overview
Data Science & AI Engineers & Developers – Onsite at NATO ACT Norfolk
Location: HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), Norfolk, VA
Position Type: Full-time, Onsite
Clearance Requirement: Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance
Role Overview
Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) is seeking top-tier
Data Scientists, AI Engineers, and Software Developers
to join NATO’s Data Science & AI Branch at ACT in Norfolk, VA. These positions offer a chance to design, build, and deploy advanced AI, machine learning, and software solutions that directly enhance NATO’s warfare development, experimentation, and decision-support capabilities.
This joint posting covers multiple labor categories, ranging from AI enablement & outreach to full-stack and senior software development. Together, they form the core of NATO’s innovation in data-driven transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Data Scientist / AI Engineer – Enablement & Outreach
Provide outreach, enablement, and training for NATO staff on data science & AI tools.
Develop awareness materials, workshops, and demonstrations to promote AI adoption.
Support collaboration across NATO stakeholders and partner nations.
Data Scientist / AI Engineer
Design, build, and train machine learning models for NATO datasets.
Conduct research and develop prototypes for decision support and operational insights.
Integrate AI/ML into NATO experimentation, exercises, and wargaming.