Machine Learning Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to develop and deploy ML models for space-related applications. You will train, test, and maintain models, collaborating with data scientists, physicists, and systems engineers to deliver mission-ready AI solutions.

The role requires cloud experience (AWS/Azure/Google), Kubernetes, and strong programming in Python/Java/C++. TS/SCI clearance is required, with a STEM bachelor’s degree. This is a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based ML workloads on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Kubernetes experience for orchestration and deployment.
• Hands-on experience in data science or machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ programming languages.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Train, test, deploy, and maintain ML models.
• Define ML strategy and apply best-fit algorithms for space projects.
• Collaborate with data scientists, physicists, and systems engineers to deliver solutions.
• Develop agentic AI capabilities for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

ML / data science

Programming languages

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As a programmer, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to problem-solve to support the space industry. As a machine learning engineer on our space team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll grow within a talented team of machine learning engineers across the company and collaborate with data scientists, physicists, and systems engineers to deliver world-class solutions to develop agentic AI solutions. Your skills and technical experience will help your clients navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for intelligence community space projects.

You Have:

• Experience with operationalizing software in the cloud such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with data science or machine learning
• Knowledge of python, java, or c++ programming
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with machine learning operations pipelines
• Ability to deploy software into a production environment
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Security+ Certification

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 is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Machine Learning Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a programmer, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to problem-solve to support the space industry. As a machine learning engineer on our space team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll grow within a talented team of machine learning engineers across the company and collaborate with data scientists, physicists, and systems engineers to deliver world-class solutions to develop agentic AI solutions. Your skills and technical experience will help your clients navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for intelligence community space projects.

You Have:

• Experience with operationalizing software in the cloud such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with data science or machine learning
• Knowledge of python, java, or c++ programming
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with machine learning operations pipelines
• Ability to deploy software into a production environment
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Security+ Certification

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 is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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.