AI/ML Engineer – Defense Tech (Secret Clearance)

Latitude; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in San Diego is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data in defense technology projects. You will apply ML algorithms and collaborate with customers and engineers to deliver world-class solutions.

You will work on ML systems, including LLMs, deep learning, and generative AI, and you should be able to obtain a US Secret clearance. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative problem solving and a strong technical foundation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in AI/ML, data science, or software development including deploying ML models
• Experience integrating LLMs or agentic workflows into software stacks
• Experience with deep learning, computer vision, or generative AI
• Proficiency with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, llama.cpp, or vLLM
• Experience using AI coding tools for development (Cursor, Codex, Devin)
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Skills

AI/ML expertise

LLMs integration

Deep learning

PyTorch / TensorFlow

Programming in ML stacks

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

llama.cpp

vLLM

scikit-learn

Job description

Booz Allen in San Diego is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data in defense technology projects. You will apply ML algorithms and collaborate with customers and engineers to deliver world-class solutions.

You will work on ML systems, including LLMs, deep learning, and generative AI, and you should be able to obtain a US Secret clearance. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative problem solving and a strong technical foundation.