Senior AI/ML Engineer – Defense Tech & LLMs

Booz Allen; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in McLean, VA seeks an experienced AI/ML Engineer to train, test, deploy, and maintain models for mission-critical applications. You will define ML strategy and work with a team to deliver customer-focused solutions across defense technology domains.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AI/ML, CV or generative AI, and experience deploying models using TensorFlow/PyTorch, Docker, and Kubernetes. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science or related fields with model deployment.
• Experience integrating LLMs or agentic workflows into software stacks.
• Proficiency in deep learning, CV, or generative AI.
• Proficiency with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, llama.cpp, or vLLM.
• Experience using AI productivity tools for coding (Cursor/Codex/Devin).
• Ability to solve complex problems and deliver results independently.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; BS degree required.

Responsibilities

• Train, test, deploy, and maintain ML models for mission-focused solutions.
• Own and define direction of ML solutions with best-fit algorithms.
• Collaborate with customers and engineers to deliver world-class ML offerings.

Skills

AI/ML

Statistical analysis

Python programming

Deep learning

LLMs integration

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

llama.cpp

vLLM

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Confluent

scikit-learn

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Booz Allen in McLean, VA seeks an experienced AI/ML Engineer to train, test, deploy, and maintain models for mission-critical applications. You will define ML strategy and work with a team to deliver customer-focused solutions across defense technology domains.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AI/ML, CV or generative AI, and experience deploying models using TensorFlow/PyTorch, Docker, and Kubernetes. A Secret clearance is required.