Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer

CACI International; South Dakota; On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer to tackle challenging remote sensing problems, including ATR and multimodal data fusion for EO and SAR. You will mature, optimize, and deploy cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms in a cloud-hosted environment.

You will lead and mentor junior engineers, analyze large datasets, and translate research into deployable solutions for government and commercial customers, with opportunities to publish and influence national security

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of CV AI/ML development experience.
• Proficiency with Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch, Lightning, OpenCV, NumPy, Polars.
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Experience with Python ML frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch Lightning, scikit-learn / scikit-image, OpenCV.
• Experience training convolutional-based CV models (e.g. YOLOv3-11, YOLOX) or transformer CV models (Vision Transformer, Swin, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of developers and researchers to implement AI/ML algorithms for remote sensing CV problems.
• Analyze and pre-process large remote sensing datasets.
• Research ATR solutions for remote sensing.
• Research multimodal data fusion benefits for ATR under diverse data collection scenarios.
• Train, optimize, and deploy deep learning CV models for analyst insights.
• Review publications to translate cutting-edge concepts for government customers and applications.
• Write technical documentation for code, program capabilities, and user guides.

Skills

CV/ML development

Team leadership

Supervised/unsupervised learning

Education

B.S. in CS/Math

MS/PhD in ML/CS

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Keras

OpenCV

NumPy

PyTorch Lightning

scikit-learn

scikit-image

Job description

Job Title: Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 12/25/2026

The Opportunity:

This position is for a Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer looking for new and challenging problems. As a CV AI/ML Engineer, you will apply cutting-edge AI/ML-based Computer Vision algorithms to problems in remote sensing, including Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) and Multimodal Data Fusion for Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR).

You will be responsible for maturing, optimizing, and deploying these algorithms to a cloud-hosted environment.

Responsibilities:

Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional who has researched and developed AI/ML-based computer vision algorithms and deployed these algorithms to operational environments. This candidate will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in AI/ML to solve a broad set of problems across multiple domains. This candidate will be joining a team of talented researchers and software developers with the opportunity to lead and mentor junior engineers.

As a CV AI/ML Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Opportunities to lead a small team consisting of developers and researchers to implement AI/ML algorithms to solve computer vision problems in remote sensing
• Analyzing and pre-processing large remote sensing datasets
• Researching supervised and unsupervised ATR solutions for remote sensing
• Researching the performance benefits of multimodal data fusion for ATR, under diverse data collection scenarios
• Training, optimizing, and deploying deep learning CV models that provide analysts with actionable insights
• Reviewing relevant publications to understand cutting edge concepts, break down key ideas to government customers, and apply to defense and commercial applications
• Writing technical documentation supporting code, program capabilities and user-guides

Qualifications:

_Required : _

Active TS/SCI government security clearance

• B.S. in machine learning, computer science, mathematics, or related field
• 5+ years of Computer Vision AI/ML development experience
• Proficiency with Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch, Lightning, OpenCV, NumPy, Polars
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning
• Experience with Python and any of the following Python machine learning frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch Lightning, scikit-learn / scikit-image, and/or OpenCV
• Experience training convolutional-based CV models (e.g. YOLOv3-11, YOLOX) or transformer-based CV models (Vision Transformer, Swin, etc.)

Desired:

• MS or PhD in machine learning, computer science, computer vision, mathematics, or relevant fields
• Experience with Self-Supervised Learning (SSL) and student-teacher approaches (e.g., DINO, knowledge distillation, BYOL)
• Experience with applying AI/ML algorithms to Image Segmentation, Super Resolution, Image Denoising, Image Restoration, and Multi-INT Fusion
• Experience with Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) and applying them to CV-based problems
• Experience working with image processing chains for any of the following domains: SAR, EO, and OPIR
• Experience working with datasets of overhead imagery like xView, SpaceNet datasets, Functional Map of the World, xView3, MSTAR, HRSID, CAESAR, DOTA v1/v2, etc.
• Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.
• Experience with version control processes and tools for code version control, data version control, and model version control
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with implementing tracking and fusion, and pattern-of-life algorithms
• Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.