ML Engineering Manager — Lead AI/ML Solutions

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Engineering Manager of Machine Learning Engineering (MLE) to lead a team delivering cutting-edge data science, AI, and ML solutions for DoD, IC, and civilian customers.

You will bridge innovation and production, supervise technical work, coordinate client engagements, and guide career development while ensuring program success and security compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields such as Data Science, CS, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics or Math.
• 5+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience in data science, ML, or AI/ML research.
• Proven ability to lead and direct a team of engineers and staff.
• Strong ML/AI understanding, software engineering, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and resource estimation for assignments.
• Coordinate customer relationships and report progress to leadership.
• Provide technical direction to engineering teams and staff.
• Support staff development, performance reviews, and career growth.
• Ensure security compliance and governance across projects.
• Identify opportunities for new business and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

ML/AI expertise

Software engineering

Communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelors degree in STEM with emphasis in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field(s)

Tools

Containerization

Microservices

Cloud computing

Visualization tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Engineering Manager of Machine Learning Engineering (MLE) to lead a team delivering cutting-edge data science, AI, and ML solutions for DoD, IC, and civilian customers.

You will bridge innovation and production, supervise technical work, coordinate client engagements, and guide career development while ensuring program success and security compliance.