Software Engineer (SME) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

LMI Government Consulting; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 104,040 - 183,600; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting in McLean, VA is looking for a candidate to provide AI model training and automation of workflows to enhance government operations. This role requires demonstrated expertise in machine learning tools like PyTorch and Tensorflow, as well as significant programming experience in languages such as Python and Java. Applicants must qualify for U.S. Government security clearance due to the sensitive nature of the work. A competitive salary range of $104,040 - $183,600 is offered, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with the ability to understand and automate customer workflows with AI solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.
• In-depth experience with machine learning tools like PyTorch and Tensorflow.
• Strong math and computer science skills, particularly in probability and statistics.
• Experience in AI/ML programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, etc.

Responsibilities

• Train machine learning models for various functions including web scraping automation.
• Create AI-based systems that may include multiple inputs, human review processes, and outputs.
• Automate visual detection in video data.
• Review and analyze companies' terms of service.
• Collect open-source data for training AI/ML systems.

Skills

Automation of customer workflows

Data structures and modeling

Machine learning tools and frameworks

Probability and statistics

Programming languages (Python, Java, C++),

Tools

PyTorch

Tensorflow

Job description

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Position is on the research staff of a government consulting organization and will be based out of Reston, VA. This position provides verified mathematical and scientific techniques programmatically to answer questions prioritized by the Sponsor.

Responsibilities

The Contractor Team shall train machine learning models in a variety of ways, to meet a variety of functions, including but not limited to: Synthesis of code to be used for automated webscrapes; Automation of other functions related to webscrapes, including detection and “self-healing” of scrapes; Automated visual detection of object types (like types of vehicles, license plates, etc) within video data; Automated review and analysis of terms of service of companies; Automating open source collection of data that could be used to train Sponsor-owned AI/ML systems and models. The Contractor Team shall provide Model training based on training data that may need to be acquired from other components. The Contractor Team shall create complete AI-based systems, which may include multiple inputs, models, human-review processes and outputs ETL processes and databases.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated experience with the ability to understand and automate customer workflows and business processes with AI solutions
• Demonstrated experience in data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
• Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge of machine learning tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with extensive math and computer science skills, with a deep understanding of probability, statistics, and algorithms
• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML specific programming languages, such as Python, Jav, C++, Conda, etc.

Demonstrated experience training AI models, as well as in integrating pre-trained models into dataflows and software architectures.

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Target salary range: $104,040 - $183,600. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.