AI/ML ENGINEER (TS/SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

NorthHill Technology Resources; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology Resources seeks AI/ML Engineers to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. These are direct-hire roles requiring an active TS/SCI clearance.

You will apply advanced AI/ML methods to real-world remote sensing challenges and work with software teams and mission users to deploy capabilities that improve operational effectiveness. Your work focuses on integrating AI/ML with GEOINT and sensor fusion, testing models in Linux environments, and contributing to fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of AI/ML solution delivery for object identification and classification.
• 4+ years of Python coding for AI/ML solutions.
• Experience applying AI/ML to tracking, sensor fusion, or GEOINT data workflows.
• Real-time or near-real-time data processing for multi-sensor systems, remote sensing image processing, data exploitation, and algorithm development.
• Experience with Git for software configuration management.
• Ability to run machine learning models in a Linux environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience (mid level) or Bachelor's with 10 years experience (senior level).

Skills

AI/ML solutions

Python programming

Sensor fusion

GEOINT workflows

Git

Linux

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience

Tools

AWS

Job description

NorthHill Technology Resources has a needs for AI/ML Engineers to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA . These are direct-hire roles with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. Due to the nature of the work, an active TS/SCI Clearance is required.

In this role, youll help shape the strategic direction of high-impact solutions by applying advanced AI and ML methods to complex operational challenges. As part of a broad network of AI/ML engineers, youll work closely with software teams and mission users to design and deploy innovative capabilities that address critical remote sensing needs. Youll play a key role in testing and implementing AI and ML concepts within a demanding, data-rich environment, supporting operators who rely on intelligent systems to scale mission effectiveness. Your technical depth and expertise will help guide stakeholders in selecting and applying the most effective algorithms, tools, and frameworks to solve real-world problems.
This project is focused on accelerating the fusion of multi-sensor detections into persistent, time-critical object tracks. Your work will help enable rapid, reliable decision-making in operational environments by integrating AI/ML with GEOINT and sensor fusion frameworks. It is beneficial to have a strong understanding of OPIR image processing or expertise in missile systems, remote sensing, and sensor fusion.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience delivering AI/ML based solutions for object identification and classification
• 4+ years of experience with Python coding, and Python coding for AI/ML solutions
• Experience applying AI/ML to tracking, sensor fusion, or GEOINT data workflows
• Familiarity with real-time or near-real-time data processing for multi-sensor systemsExperience with remote sensing image processing, data exploitation, and algorithm development
• Experience with software configuration management using Git
• Ability to execute machine learning models in a Linux environment
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree & 4 years of experience (for mid level) or Bacehlors degree &10 years of experience (for senior level)

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AWS
• Knowledge sensor capabilities
• Background in multi-sensor data association, track correlation, or persistent surveillance analytics
• Ability to work with limited guidance and clear direction
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, with peers and clients