Senior AI/ML Systems Engineer — TS/Poly, Strategic Leader

Saic

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

SAIC is seeking an AI/ML Systems Engineer to provide SETA support for a mission-critical program in El Segundo, CA (also in Chantilly, VA or Cape Canaveral, FL). You will shape AI/ML strategy, guide technical direction, and deliver cutting-edge capabilities aligned with mission needs.

Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph is required. You will mentor junior practitioners, collaborate with data engineers, and ensure robust, production-ready ML models and data pipelines across the full

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph.
  • Experience in designing and implementing AI/ML solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of ML frameworks and programming languages.
  • Experience with cloud AI/ML offerings and data pipelines.
  • Familiarity with DevOps/MLOps and CI/CD for AI/ML.

Responsibilities

  • Define AI/ML project goals, roadmaps, and success criteria.
  • Design and validate advanced AI/ML models addressing mission needs.
  • Translate challenges into AI/ML opportunities for stakeholders.
  • Stay current with AI/ML technologies and industry best practices.
  • Mentor junior AI/ML practitioners and lead technical teams.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to optimize pipelines and compute.
  • Support model validation and performance testing for mission requirements.

Skills

ML frameworks
Python/R
Cloud platforms
Data modeling
DevOps/MLOps

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years
Master's degree + 9+ years
PhD/JD + 4+ years

Tools

TensorFlow
PyTorch
AWS
Azure
GCP

Job description

SAIC is seeking an AI/ML Systems Engineer to provide SETA support for a mission-critical program in El Segundo, CA (also in Chantilly, VA or Cape Canaveral, FL). You will shape AI/ML strategy, guide technical direction, and deliver cutting-edge capabilities aligned with mission needs.

Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph is required. You will mentor junior practitioners, collaborate with data engineers, and ensure robust, production-ready ML models and data pipelines across the full

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