Senior AI/ML Engineer

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. AI/ML Engineer to advance AI/ML capabilities for national ISR systems. This on-site role in Chantilly VA requires integrating ML models into complex platforms and working across engineering teams to deliver mission-ready solutions.

Ideal candidates have an MS in a technical field and hands-on experience with ML frameworks, Python, and ISR-related projects. The team emphasizes innovative thinking and robust system integration.

Qualifications

• MS degree in a technical field with strong AI/ML foundations.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks for model development.
• Experience applying ML to ISR or defense-related domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI/ML algorithms and integrate them into systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ISR architecture.
• Investigate autonomous capabilities and reliability requirements.
• Present technical results to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

AI/ML

Python

System engineering

Education

MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS Cloud

Job description

Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space—delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The Advanced Technology Directorate/Advanced Systems Department is seeking an innovative Sr. AI/ML Engineer (Sr. Project Engineer - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) to work on the nation’s leading research and development challenges for future ISR architectures. The Advanced Systems Department helps customers architect new systems and capabilities, including effectively embracing advancements in autonomy and AI/ML. The work innovating new architectures for the deployment of functions to vehicle platforms and identifying ways that Aerospace can help realize these advancements. Our next team member will have the opportunity to influence an organization developing and operating high priority, transformational demonstration systems.

This position requires 100% on-site work in Chantilly, VA.