AI/ML Engineer II — TS/SCI Clearance Required

Captivation Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

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Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level AI/ML engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD, to design, develop, test, and productionize AI/ML algorithms addressing mission-critical challenges. The role emphasizes delivering impactful software that protects national security and supports a dynamic defense program.

The candidate should have 5+ years deploying ML algorithms, a relevant advanced degree, and the ability to work across data, models, and system integration.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience deploying machine learning algorithms.
• Master's or Ph.D. in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science or deep learning.
• 5 additional years of ML experience with a relevant Bachelor's degree may substitute for a Master's degree.
• U.S. citizen with Top Secret/SCI clearance and favorable polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis.
• Run machine learning algorithms.
• Use results to improve models.
• Train and retrain systems when needed.
• Experience with various ML libraries and packages.
• Run standard test and evaluation protocols.
• Provide system integration oversight.
• Oversee testing/evaluation of AI/ML algorithms through iterative design to meet verification and validation requirements.
• Research and implement a broad range of AI/ML algorithms and tools.
• Design or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods.
• Recognize software architecture, data modelling, and data structures.
• Transform and convert data science prototypes into scalable solutions.
• Verify data and model output quality.
• Identify differences in data distribution that affect model performance.

Skills

Software engineering

AI/ML evaluation

Education

Master's or PhD in AI/DS/CS

Tools

ML libraries

Job description

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level AI/ML engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD, to design, develop, test, and productionize AI/ML algorithms addressing mission-critical challenges. The role emphasizes delivering impactful software that protects national security and supports a dynamic defense program.

The candidate should have 5+ years deploying ML algorithms, a relevant advanced degree, and the ability to work across data, models, and system integration.