Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, Mid

NLP PEOPLE; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

EverWatch is a government solutions company delivering AI/ML capabilities to national security missions. As an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer (Mid), you will build and deploy AI-enabled workflows, including LLM-powered processes, to enhance decision-making in secure environments.

You'll collaborate with operators, analysts, and leadership to translate operational needs into scalable AI solutions, ensuring reliability, security, and governance in classified settings while

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience building and deploying ML models in professional or mission-oriented environments.
• Experience integrating LLMs or AI APIs into applications, tools, or workflows.
• Proficient in Python for AI/ML development and data processing.
• Knowledge of modern AI/ML development patterns including model integration, prompt engineering, and orchestration.
• Knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and operate in evolving technical environments.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Data Science/EE/Math/Stats or Master with 3+ years of AI/ML experience; or PhD with applied AI/ML experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI/ML solutions that enhance operational workflows.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, software developers, and leadership to translate needs into AI-enabled capabilities.
• Create LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, and other AI/ML solutions for analytical tasks.
• Ensure AI capabilities are integrated into existing systems with reliability, scalability, and security in classified environments.
• Contribute to data pipeline development, model evaluation, workflow optimization, and production readiness.

Skills

AI/ML

LLM

API

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML engineering experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PyTorch

TensorFlow

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Title

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, Mid

Overview

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 AI/ML Engineer at EverWatch Solutions, you will work directly with mission users to develop and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that enhance operational workflows, improve data accessibility, and support rapid decision-making in secure environments.

You will collaborate with operators, analysts, software developers, and mission leadership to capture operational needs and translate them into effective AI-enabled capabilities. Your work may include developing LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, and other AI/ML solutions that streamline analytical tasks and improve mission effectiveness.

You will support the integration of AI capabilities into existing operational systems while ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and compliant with security and governance requirements in classified environments. Additionally, you will contribute to data pipeline development, model evaluation, workflow optimization, and operational testing to support production-ready AI solutions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Qualifications

You Have:

• 5-10 years of experience building and deploying machine learning models in professional, research, or mission-oriented environments
• Experience with integrating LLMs or AI APIs into applications, tools, or workflows
• Experience in Python for AI/ML development and data processing
• Knowledge of modern AI/ML development patterns including model integration, prompt engineering, and orchestration
• Knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques
• Ability to analyze complex problems and operate effectively in evolving technical environments
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Master’s degree with 3+ additional years of experience; or PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML engineering experience

Nice If You Have

• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with data processing pipelines, distributed computing, and feature engineering at scale
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) techniques including text classification, topic modeling, or semantic search
• Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks and autonomous workflow design patterns
• Knowledge of MLOps practices including model lifecycle management, experiment tracking, and automated retraining
• Additional programming language experience with Java, Scala, C++, or R

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 at EverWatch

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 $64.90 to $93.75 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.

Clearance Level

TS/SCI CIP

Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Skills

AI/ML, LLM, API, Python

Company:

EverWatch

Senior (5+ years of experience)

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