AI and ML Research and Development Technologist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled AI and ML Research and Development Technologist to join their innovative team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of advanced algorithms for autonomous systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge AI and ML technologies. You will conduct experiments and present findings to clients, driving the development of innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to solve real-world challenges and contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Paid Leave

Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Programs

Recognition Awards Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ML research and development, focusing on autonomous systems.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of algorithms for autonomous systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI and ML technologies.

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Algorithm Development

Collaboration Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Innovation Identification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Java

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Spark

AWS EMR

Job description

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AI and ML Research and Development Technologist

The Opportunity:

As an experienced engineer, you know that machine learning (ML) is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to problem-solve to support clients.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced artificial intelligence (AI) and ML research and development (R&D) technologist with a background in integrating AI and ML into the framework of Intelligent Autonomous Systems (IAS). You will help build and lead an R&D team in developing and integrating cutting-edge AI and ML technologies into autonomous systems. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of advanced algorithms and software solutions that enable the effective operation of trusted autonomous systems. You will conduct experiments to explore new AI and ML technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system engineers, and product managers to ensure the successful integration of these technologies into the IAS development pipeline. You will also help develop Test, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEV&V) procedures and techniques for IAS.

Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for our key DoD clients.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or ML research and development
• Experience with algorithm development for robotics or machine learning
• Experience with programming languages, including Python, C++, or Java
• Ability to develop innovative ML models and algorithms and solutions to improve the performance of IAS
• Ability to present research findings and recommendations to clients and executive leadership
• Ability to build collaboration partnerships with industry and academic institutions
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation by keeping up with the latest developments in AI and ML technologies and autonomous systems technologies
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with ML, computer vision, and deep learning algorithms
• Experience with DevOps tooling, pipelines, and building containerized applications to run in a Kubernetes environment
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI/CD and Jenkins
• Experience with distributed data and computing tools, including Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, Hive, AWS EMR, or Kafka
• Experience leading a team of AI and ML engineers, researchers, and data scientists to develop and deploy advanced AI and ML technologies in autonomous systems
• Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills, including R&D proposal writing
• Possession of strong leadership and organization skills
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Clearance:

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

Compensation:

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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement:

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model:
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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.