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Ontology Engineer

Translate complex domains into durable object models, relationships, actions, and governance patterns.

Oklahoma City, OK / HybridFull-timeMid-SeniorU.S. Citizen / TS capable

Impact

  • Help teams build shared language around operations.
  • Make applications and AI workflows operate on meaningful domain concepts.
  • Reduce ambiguity across data, product, and mission teams.

What you'll do

  • Define object types, relationships, actions, permissions, and validation rules.
  • Partner with users and engineers to model real-world workflows.
  • Maintain ontology quality as products and operational needs evolve.
  • Document domain assumptions, definitions, and governance decisions.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of data modeling, systems analysis, product engineering, or domain modeling experience.
  • Ability to convert complex workflows into clear structures and rules.
  • Comfort working with stakeholders to resolve ambiguous definitions.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Comfort working with ambiguous mission, data, and engineering problems.
  • Strong written communication and ability to explain technical decisions to technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred experience

  • AWS experience is a plus, especially secure cloud, GovCloud, serverless, data, or AI services.
  • AI, machine learning, LLM, agentic workflow, or decision intelligence experience is a plus.
  • Experience in defense, government, manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, or other mission-critical environments is a plus.
Hiring note

Anautics evaluates candidates based on role-relevant skills, judgment, ownership, and ability to work in high-trust environments. AWS and AI experience are strong pluses across this hiring plan.