AI Engineer

iCatalyst Inc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (HSA)

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability & Life insurance

Phone & internet

Transportation support

Education assistance

Wellness benefit

Community programs

Job summary

iCatalyst, Inc. in McLean, VA is seeking an AI Engineer to design, develop, and apply AI/ML within a cloud-based GIS platform that enables geospatial analytics and UI/UX capabilities.

The position is hybrid in McLean, VA with a salary range of USD 130,000 to 165,000 annually. The role includes leading development for a browser-based GIS platform, integrating diverse data sources, and advancing AI/ML pipelines while ensuring security, governance, and reliability in collaboration with federal

Qualifications

• Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript and enterprise GIS tech.
• Experience with security tooling and frameworks (NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and sustainment of a cloud-based GIS platform.
• Architect and optimize enterprise applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Work with geospatial data models and services including PostGIS.
• Develop UI/UX features for geospatial visualization and real-time data processing.
• Integrate data from multiple sources into a unified operational platform.
• Modernize system architecture with cloud-native patterns and best practices.
• Identify and implement AI/ML capabilities to enhance geospatial analytics.
• Design AI/ML pipelines leveraging geospatial datasets to generate insights.
• Ensure security, governance, and quality standards across solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into scalable solutions.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

Geospatial analytics

UI/UX collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

SolarWinds

Splunk

AWS

Job description

The AI Engineer role at iCatalyst supports a federal program, focusing on designing, developing, and applying AI and ML within a cloud-based GIS platform that enables geospatial analytics and UI/UX capabilities. The position is based in McLean, VA on a hybrid schedule, with an annual salary range of USD 130,000 to 165,000.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior developer for the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of a cloud-based, browser-accessible GIS platform supporting aeronautical information, airspace restrictions, and air traffic analysis.
• Architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript, ensuring high performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Design, develop, and manage complex UI/UX, work with geospatial data models and services using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including spatial indexing, geoprocessing, and advanced spatial analytics.
• Develop sophisticated UI/UX capabilities including geospatial visualization, mapping services, spatial analysis, and real-time data processing.
• Integrate and consolidate data from multiple authoritative sources into a unified operational platform while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Lead the modernization of system architecture and software components using industry best practices, emerging technologies, and cloud-native design patterns.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and ML capabilities to enhance geospatial analytics, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, decision support, and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement AI/ML pipelines that leverage geospatial, airspace, and air traffic datasets to generate actionable insights and automate analytical workflows.
• Optimize application, database, and geospatial processing performance to support very large-scale datasets, complex spatial queries, and mission-critical operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for system architecture, code quality, DevSecOps practices, troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, domain experts, and engineering teams to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure solutions comply with federal security, data governance, accessibility, and operational standards while maintaining high system availability and reliability.
• Support special projects such as corporate proposals and technical write-ups as needed.
• Provide support and expertise in the assigned domain and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards and support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and enterprise GIS technologies.
• Experience with enterprise security tools such as SolarWinds and Splunk.
• Knowledge of frameworks including NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and a collaborative team player.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative with minimal direction and solving problems.
• Effective interpersonal skills and professional interactions with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Technologies

• PostgreSQL, PostGIS
• Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript
• JIRA, Confluence, Visio
• SolarWinds, Splunk
• NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP
• AWS, Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect

Benefits

• Medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short-term and long-term disability benefitsLife insurance and AD&D coverage
• Phone and internet reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation support for select locations
• Training and education assistance (per eligibility)
• Annual wellness benefit
• Social and community giveback programs

About iCatalyst

iCatalyst, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, machine learning and robotic process automation, delivering mission-driven solutions to federal and commercial clients since 2007. The company emphasizes agility, security, and scalability, guided by a CMMI ML 3 framework and supported by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications.

Core Capabilities

• AI driven digital transformation
• Cloud and infrastructure modernization
• Data engineering and advanced analytics
• Enterprise IT modernization and mission-focused program management

Why Join ICatalyst

• People-centric culture with a history of innovation
• Cutting-edge AI and digital transformation projects
• Mission-driven teams offering meaningful impact
• Opportunities for career growth in a certified, high-performing organization
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive compensation

Role Overview

The organization seeks an AI Engineer to augment the federal program team, contributing to advanced technologies and mission-critical initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Travel

Minimal or no travel is anticipated.

Additional Information

iCatalyst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Candidates may be required to comply with client-specific security and NDA requirements. The company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities or requirements as needed.