Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

NLP PEOPLE; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,573 - 149,028; Full time

Job summary

EverWatch is seeking an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. In this role, you will capture workflows and design solutions utilizing advanced AI technologies to enhance the efficiency of national security operations.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in AI/ML engineering and excellent programming skills, particularly in Python, along with a TS/SCI clearance. Competitive hourly compensation from $47.60 to $108.18 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in AI/ML engineering or related field or 6+ years in lieu of degree.
• Experience with AI systems integration and multi-step reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Capture workflows and translate into AI-enabled capabilities.
• Design and implement solutions to improve analytical tasks.
• Collaborate to ensure integration with existing systems.

Skills

Experience capturing user workflows

Python

AI/ML

LLM

API

Education

Bachelor's degree in AI/ML engineering or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry – to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Responsibilities

Cyber and intelligence analysts rely on multi‑step workflows that are time‑sensitive, detail‑rich, and critical to national security. As an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, you will work directly with mission users to capture these workflows, document operational decision points, and translate them into effective AI‑enabled capabilities. You will design and implement solutions that may include LLM‑powered workflows, agent‑based automation, or hybrid approaches depending on mission needs. Your work will streamline analytical tasks, improve data accessibility, and support rapid, informed decision‑making in high‑tempo environments. You’ll collaborate with operators, analysts, developers, and mission leadership to ensure solutions integrate cleanly with existing systems, perform reliably in production, and adhere to the security and governance expectations of classified environments.

Qualifications

• Experience capturing user workflows and translating them into structured process maps, automation requirements, or executable logic.
• Experience designing or implementing LLM‑based or agentic workflows, including multi‑step reasoning, tool integrations, and orchestration.
• Experience integrating AI systems with APIs, enterprise data stores, or mission platforms.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments or 6+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments in lieu of a degree.

Nice If You Have

• Experience engineering AI capabilities in on‑premise or multi‑classification environments.
• Experience with AWS or Azure, including work in restricted or classified environments.
• Experience with AI/LLM development framework such as LangChain, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or CrewAI.
• Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, vLLM, or llama.cpp.
• Experience with cyber or intelligence workflows, operational data types, or mission‑oriented analytical processes.
• Master’s degree in AI, ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.

Compensation

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $47.60 to $108.18 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees.

Job Locations

US-MD, Annapolis Junction

Skills

AI/ML, LLM, API, Python

Clearance Level

TS/SCI CIP

Company

Everwatch