AI/ML Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and operate end-to-end AI/ML pipelines across production systems for national security missions.

You will collaborate across teams to implement RAG solutions, fine-tune models, and integrate AI capabilities while meeting security requirements, including Secret clearance. The role emphasizes scalable software engineering practices and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions into production.
• Experience implementing document and graph RAG solutions.
• Experience using LLMs for automation tasks and multi-agent reports.
• Experience adapting and fine-tuning open-source models.
• Strong Python programming and software engineering practices.
• Containerization with Docker, Helm, or Kubernetes.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years AI/ML or 6+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, deploy, and operate end-to-end AI pipelines.
• Automate workflows and integrate AI capabilities into production systems.
• Support threat-focused mission performance through AI solutions.

Skills

Data science

ML engineering

Software engineering

Production deployment

LLM automation

Open-source fine-tuning

Python OO programming

Docker / Kubernetes

Secret clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

AI/ML Engineer The Opportunity: As an experienced engineer, you know that building reliable and scalable AI systems requires far more than just model development—it demands strong software engineering practices, automation, and seamless integration across complex environments. Your ability to design and maintain robust AI and ML pipelines, automate workflows, and integrate AI capabilities into production systems makes you an essential part of delivering resilient, mission-focused solutions. We need your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset to support the development and operationalization of AI capabilities that directly enhance mission performance and decision-making. As an AI and ML engineer on our national security team, you’ll build, test, deploy, and operate software end-to-end AI pipelines that keep mission systems running securely and efficiently. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• Experience with data science, ML engineering, software engineering, data research, or data analytics
• Experience building and deploying AI and ML solutions into production
• Experience implementing document RAG and Graph RAG solutions
• Experience building applications leveraging LLMs for automation tasks such as text summarization or customized reports, including with multi-agent solutions
• Experience adapting and fine-tuning open-source models
• Experience with object-oriented Python programming and best practices
• Experience with containerization technology such as Docker, Helm, or Kubernetes
• Ability to create solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with AI and ML, or 6+ years of experience with AI and ML in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with databases such as Qdrant, Milvus, or Elasticsearch
• Experience with Elasticsearch index
• Experience with relational databases such as Postgres
• Experience with on-prem compute TS/SCI clearance

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. 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

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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

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. 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.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.

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