AI/ML Engineer (SME)

Vantor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

A premier technology company in Reston, Virginia, is seeking an experienced AI/ML expert capable of developing machine learning models and AI solutions. Candidates must possess a Master's degree or PhD, with over 13 years in AI/ML and an active TS/SCI clearance. The role involves optimizing AI systems and conducting data analysis. The competitive salary ranges from $161,000 to $269,000 annually, complemented by a robust benefits package including a 401(k), mental health resources, and unique perks.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in AI/ML.
• Recognized authority in complex intelligence problems.
• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers machine learning models and AI solutions.
• Optimizes AI models for performance and scalability.
• Conducts data analysis and feature engineering.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI Solutions Development

Data Analysis

Cloud Platforms

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. A TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required, and employment is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

• Defines, develops, and delivers machine learning models and AI solutions
• Tests, deploys, and maintains AI systems
• Optimizes AI models for performance, scalability, and efficiency, leveraging cloud‑based resources and distributed computing frameworks
• Manages the data flow and infrastructure for effective AI deployment, including the preprocessing of data
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of data fed into models and deploys these models into production
• Conducts data analysis, preprocessing, and feature engineering to extract valuable insights from large datasets, improving model performance
• Applies machine learning algorithms to large sets of structured and unstructured data to solve a broad range of problems that include applications in pattern recognition, target detection and tracking, machine learning and decision systems
• May use system‑of‑systems and multi‑agent approaches to architect and design AI software systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD with 13+ years of experience in AI/ML.
• Recognized authority in the field with expertise in designing novel algorithms for complex intelligence problems.
• Guides strategic AI implementation and represents capabilities to senior stakeholders.
• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with system integration and database management
• Relevant technical or project management certifications
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $161,000.00 - $269,000.00 annually. For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market‑driven ranges for this role.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.