AI Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an AI Engineer to design, build, and maintain AI-enabled software solutions that enhance mission delivery and automate complex workflows. The role blends applied ML, software engineering, and AI-assisted SDLC to deliver high-quality, secure systems.

The engineer applies advanced consulting skills and deep technical expertise to develop innovative, scalable solutions, mentoring team members and operating with independence. This position requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years Python and ML frameworks experience.
• Experience deploying AI-enabled apps and structured task execution.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS) and secure development practices.
• Knowledge of embedding models, vector databases and semantic search.
• Ability to explain AI/ML concepts to stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability determination.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AI-enabled software solutions.
• Deploy AI components and APIs within secure development practices.
• Mentor team members and elevate engineering capability.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

LLMs

RAG

Agentic workflows

AWS

APIs

Secure SDLC

Embedding models

Vector databases

Semantic search

Cross-functional

Communicate AI concepts

Public Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

Job description

AI Engineer The Opportunity:

The AI Engineer will design, build, and maintain AI-enabled software solutions that enhance mission delivery, automate complex workflows, and accelerate development through modern engineering practices. In addition to core engineering responsibilities, this role blends applied machine learning, software engineering, and AI-assisted SDLC techniques to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure systems. The engineer applies advanced consulting skills and deep technical expertise to develop innovative, scalable solutions for complex challenges, operates with a high degree of independence, and mentors team members to elevate overall engineering capability. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Python and common frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Experience developing and deploying AI-enabled applications such as LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows
• Experience designing and implementing agentic workflows to enable structured task execution and measurable outcomes
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, including compute, storage, and data pipelines
• Experience with software engineering, including building APIs, integrating AI components into applications, and applying secure development practices
• Knowledge of embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical AI/ML concepts clearly to stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with LangChain and LangGraph

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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. 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 $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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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