AI and ML Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an AI and ML Engineer, Lead, to design and implement effective AI solution architectures addressing client needs while aligning with organizational goals and ethics. You will work on complex problems, apply leading‑edge principles, and mentor teams in technical and professional skills.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Python/TypeScript and the ability to operate with limited supervision, with opportunities to advance enterprise-scale ML applications and data

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, software engineering, or data science.
• 3+ years designing, developing, operating, and maintaining complex software or ML applications at enterprise scale.
• 1+ year of experience creating software for retrieving, parsing, and processing structured and unstructured data for ML workflows.
• 1+ year of experience building scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, or model training and deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solution architectures addressing client business problems.
• Mentor or supervise employees in technical and company competencies.
• Operate with latitude for unreviewed action and contribute to new principles and concepts.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Software engineering

Data science

ETL pipelines

Python

TypeScript

Security clearance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/DS/Math

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Spark/Databricks

Alteryx

RDS/PostgreSQL/Snowflake

Job description

AI and ML Engineer, Lead

Design and implement effective AI solution architecture or strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and methods to address clients' business problems and needs while complying with organizational strategies, business goals, and key ethical considerations. Apply leading‑edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in application development, AI/ML engineering, software engineering, or data science
• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining complex software or machine learning applications at enterprise scale
• 1+ year of experience creating software for retrieving, parsing, and processing structured and unstructured data to support machine learning workflows
• 1+ year of experience building scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, or model training and deployment pipelines
• Experience creating solutions within a collaborative and cross‑functional team environment
• Ability to code and develop scalable solutions from scratch using languages such as Python or TypeScript
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, problem‑solve creatively, and operate with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats and support project teams to scale, monitor, and operate AI/ML platforms
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics and 3+ years of experience in a professional technical work environment or 7+ years in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with full‑stack application development or deploying ML models
• Experience with Palantir tools such as Foundry
• Experience with distributed data or computing tools, including Spark, Databricks, or pipeline data science tools such as Alteryx
• Experience working on real‑time data, streaming applications, or AI model deployment
• Experience with data warehousing using AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, or Snowflake
• Experience with Agile engineering practices
• Ability to rapidly master new AI/ML frameworks, libraries, and tools
• Ability to be technically curious and eager to learn

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 monthly annualized USD. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Benefits

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.