AI Engineer, Principal - TS/SCI w/Poly

Parsons Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an AI Engineer to join a fast-paced team supporting the United States Cyber Command. You will build AI-powered applications, develop robust infrastructure, and advance model lifecycle practices in a security-focused, mission-driven environment.

You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and DevOps to translate requirements into scalable solutions, while adapting to evolving technologies and project priorities.

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years with a BS or 10+ years with an MS in a related field.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance.
• Strong ML theory, model development, evaluation and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize AI-powered applications using LLMs, RAG, AI agents.
• Design and maintain AI infrastructure including model serving and vector DBs.
• Apply MLOps for model lifecycle management, governance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

ML concepts

Python

AI infrastructure

Cloud platforms

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12+ years

Master’s degree + 10+ years

Tools

Docker/Kubernetes

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Hugging Face

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AI Engineer to join our team! Ready for a challenge that will keep you on the edge of Cybersecurity? Are you an experienced software professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment working with a collaborative team?

Support the United States Cyber Command (USCC), where you will get to have significant impact on the mission of the USCC. Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who are dedicated to providing superior service in support of national defense objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Build and optimize AI-powered applications using large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, and other emerging AI technologies.
• Design and maintain AI infrastructure, including model serving, vector databases, orchestration frameworks, APIs, and cloud-based AI services.
• Apply MLOps best practices for model lifecycle management, reproducibility, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate new AI tools, frameworks, and technologies, recommending adoption where they improve capability, efficiency, or scalability.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, DevOps engineers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical planning, and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Troubleshoot and optimize AI systems for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Adapt quickly to evolving technologies, changing priorities, and new project requirements while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline and 12+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced mission environments
• Ability to identify and elevate operational risks early
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, model development, evaluation, and deployment.
• Experience with generative AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, AI agents, embeddings, and vector databases.
• Knowledge of AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, APIs, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and scalable deployment architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and common AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, or similar).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, NSA, DoD cyber operations, or related mission environments
• Experience in Cyber Security, or cloud computing

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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