Applied AI Engineer

Archer; Florida; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MANTECH in Doral, FL is seeking a motivated Applied AI Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize scalable AI/ML models across cloud, on‑premise, and edge environments. The role emphasizes integration of data streams, automation of training workflows, and strong documentation practices.

Required are 5+ years in analytics or a related field (or equivalents), expertise with PyTorch/TensorFlow, Python and C++, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes and MLOps. Security clearance is required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years in advanced analytics or data science roles; or advanced degrees with years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience deploying ML models and AI apps using modern frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and strong software development background.
• Experience with cloud architectures, containerization, and MLOps deployment pipelines; ability to author architecture docs.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML models to solve operational challenges.
• Orchestrate AI/ML pipelines, integrate data streams, and automate training/evaluation workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define AI architecture standards and baselines.
• Evaluate models and optimize performance across cloud, on‑premise, and edge environments.
• Maintain configurations and documentation for AI systems and models.
• Evaluate new AI frameworks and tooling for continuous improvements.

Conocimientos

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Python

C++

APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

MLOps

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/CS/Math/Statistics

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (preferred)

Associate’s degree withExperience

High School Diploma with Experience

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Applied AI Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Designing, developing, and deploying scalable artificial intelligence and machine learning models to solve complex operational challenges.
• Orchestrating AI/ML pipelines, integrating data streams, and automating continuous training and evaluation workflows across mission networks.
• Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, data architects, and stakeholders to define AI architecture standards and integration baselines.
• Conducting model evaluation, performance tuning, and optimization across cloud, on-premise, and edge computing environments.
• Maintaining technical baseline configurations and engineering documentation for AI systems and algorithmic models.
• Evaluating emerging AI frameworks, generative models, and tooling to recommend continuous process and system improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in advanced analytics or data science roles.
  • OR a master’s degree and 3+ or more years of relevant experience
  • OR a PhD and 1+ or more years of relevant experience
  • OR an associate’s degree and 7+ or more years of relevant experience
  • OR a high school diploma and 9+ or more years of relevant experience
• Proven experience developing and deploying machine learning models and AI applications using modern frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Strong background in software development, API integration, and programming languages such as Python and C++.
• Experience with cloud architectures, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and MLOps deployment pipelines. Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation and AI system architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist, Azure AI Engineer Associate).
• Direct experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations or Department of Defense enterprise technical environments.
• Hands-on experience with natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or large language model (LLM) fine-tuning and integration.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, data governance, and secure AI deployment protocols.

Clearance Requirements

• Must hold a current/active secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.