Principal AI/ML Engineer — Rapid PoC & Secure Deployment

Saic; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking AI/ML developers to join the Solutions and Technology Group for rapid PoC prototyping and operationalization of AI/ML solutions for IC missions.

This hybrid role is based in Chantilly/NOVA with active TS/SCI clearance required. You will design, build, and demo high-fidelity AI/ML prototypes and deploy them securely across cloud and air-gapped environments, while coordinating with multiple programs and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in Python and software engineering practices (Git, unit testing, clean code).
• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly design, prototype, and demonstrate AI/ML PoCs for IC mission use cases.
• Operationalize PoCs into secure, multi-tenant cloud environments and air-gapped networks.
• Coordinate across multiple programs, manage timelines, and align with stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Git

Unit testing

Clean code

Streamlit

Gradio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree (with 7+ years relevant experience)

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

MLflow

Kubeflow

Apache Airflow

Triton Inference Server

Job description

SAIC is seeking AI/ML developers to join the Solutions and Technology Group for rapid PoC prototyping and operationalization of AI/ML solutions for IC missions.

This hybrid role is based in Chantilly/NOVA with active TS/SCI clearance required. You will design, build, and demo high-fidelity AI/ML prototypes and deploy them securely across cloud and air-gapped environments, while coordinating with multiple programs and stakeholders.