AI Systems Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology integrator is seeking an AI/ML Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves defining AI/ML project goals, designing advanced models, and mentoring junior practitioners. Candidates must have experience in AI/ML solutions, strong skills in machine learning frameworks, and an active Top Secret Clearance. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions. Competitive benefits are offered, making this a prime opportunity for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
• Experience in designing and implementing AI/ML solutions is critical.
• Strong knowledge of ML frameworks and programming languages required.

Responsibilities

• Define AI/ML project goals and success criteria.
• Design and develop advanced AI/ML models and algorithms.
• Translate business challenges into AI/ML opportunities.
• Mentor junior AI/ML practitioners.
• Support vendor model validation and testing.

Skills

Machine Learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Programming languages (e.g., Python, R)

Cloud computing services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Data modeling and pipeline creation

DevOps practices and MLOps

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors with 9+ years experience or Masters with 7+ years experience or PhD/JD with 4+ years experience

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an AI/ML Systems Engineer to join our dynamic Landmark AOS team in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is SAIC’s Prime SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED).

As the AI/ML Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the AI/ML strategy within a particular ground segment for the customer and will be instrumental in driving innovation and delivering cutting‑edge solutions to complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI/ML project goals, success criteria, and roadmaps.

• Understand how to design and develop advanced AI/ML models and algorithms that are used to solve complex problems and deliver business value.

• Translate business challenges into AI/ML opportunities, articulating the benefits and trade‑offs to non-technical stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in AI/ML technology and introduce best practices to the team.

• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior AI/ML practitioners within the team.

• Work closely with customer AND vendor data engineers & architects to ensure the infrastructure and data pipelines are optimized for ML model deployment.

• Support the vendor(s) in conducting rigorous model validation, testing, and performance evaluation to ensure the integrity and quality of AI solutions.

• Ensure the vendor provides documentation regarding the AI/ML processes, methodologies, and findings for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes.

• Be able to translate the information to the government for future work.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph.

• Relevant industry experience in designing and implementing AI/ML solutions.

• Strong knowledge of ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R).

• Experience with cloud computing services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their AI/ML offerings.

• Proficient in data modeling, data pipeline creation, and deployment of ML models in production environments.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including MLOps, and CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work on complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven record of engaging stakeholders.

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