Defense ML Engineer — Remote & LLM/DL Expert

Bah; North Dakota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an ML engineer to train, test, deploy, and maintain ML models for defense-related projects. You will work with a team of ML engineers and customers to deliver world-class solutions, applying best-fit algorithms and tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid iteration, and independence, with a focus on security clearances and real-world problem solving in ML, data science, and software integration.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of AI/ML experience including deploying ML models.
• Experience integrating LLMs or agentic workflows into software stacks.
• Experience with deep learning, computer vision, or generative AI.
• Proficiency with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, llama.cpp, or vLLM.
• Experience using AI productivity tools for coding like Cursor, Codex, or Devin.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Train, test, deploy, and maintain ML models for defense tech.
• Collaborate with customers and engineers to deliver ML solutions.
• Define ML strategy and select appropriate algorithms.

Skills

AI/ML experience

LLMs integration

Deep learning

ML frameworks

AI tooling

Problem solving

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

llama.cpp

vLLM

Cursor

Codex

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an ML engineer to train, test, deploy, and maintain ML models for defense-related projects. You will work with a team of ML engineers and customers to deliver world-class solutions, applying best-fit algorithms and tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid iteration, and independence, with a focus on security clearances and real-world problem solving in ML, data science, and software integration.