Onsite AI/ML Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance

CyberPoint International; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberPoint International is seeking an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer Level 2 to design, develop and operationalize AI/ML solutions for mission‑critical needs in Maryland. You will work across data selection, model development, testing and deployment in a fast‑paced, security‑focused environment.

The role requires hands‑on ML experience, strong programming skills, and the ability to translate prototypes into production systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in applied machine learning on programs or contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Deep Learning or a related discipline.
• A relevant bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of machine learning experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree.
• Experience working with machine learning libraries and packages.
• Experience with standard machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Knowledge of software architecture, data modeling, data structures and data engineering concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and operationalize AI/ML algorithms and models to address customer and mission requirements.
• Select and prepare appropriate datasets for machine learning applications.
• Perform statistical analysis and interpret data to support model development and optimisation.
• Run, evaluate, train and retrain machine learning algorithms as needed.
• Apply machine learning libraries, packages and frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Monitor model performance and use analytical results and user or system feedback to improve models.
• Research and implement a broad range of AI/ML algorithms, tools and techniques.
• Design or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods.
• Apply principles of software architecture, data modeling and data structures to AI/ML solutions.
• Support the integration of AI/ML solutions into larger technical environments.
• Provide system integration oversight for AI/ML capabilities.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of AI/ML algorithms through iterative design processes.
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure solutions meet established requirements.
• Verify data integrity and model output quality.
• Identify differences in data distributions that may affect model performance.
• Document technical approaches, results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and implement AI/ML solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts and findings clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Python

Java

C

R

Production ML experience

Model monitoring

Strong analytical skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in AI/Data Science/CS/Math

Bachelor’s + 5 years ML substitution

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

CyberPoint International is seeking an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer Level 2 to design, develop and operationalize AI/ML solutions for mission‑critical needs in Maryland. You will work across data selection, model development, testing and deployment in a fast‑paced, security‑focused environment.

The role requires hands‑on ML experience, strong programming skills, and the ability to translate prototypes into production systems.