AI Engineer - Top Secret

Category:
Data Scientist

Travel Required:

No

Remote Type:
No

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Sunayu, LLC is looking for an AI Engineer who will support the development and operationalization of AI and agentic AI systems in production mission environments.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative, production-ready algorithms and platforms.
• Apply cutting‑edge techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, entity resolution, graph analytics, explainable AI, and operational analytics.
• Contribute to the integration of AI, Dev Sec Ops , data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in a fast‑paced, engineering‑centric environment.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent graduate degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computational Social Science, etc.). Additional/Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 12+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis, developing analytics and AI/ML solutions (4+ years with a Master’s).
• Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with hybrid teams to research, build, and deploy complex, user‑friendly analytical platforms.
• Track record of creative problem solving, active learning, and mission‑focused outcomes.

• AI/ML production engineering
• LLMOps / MLOps
• RAG architectures
• AI orchestration frameworks
• Kubernetes‑based AI deployments
• OpenAI‑compatible APIs
• Python development
• GPU inference optimization

• Experience supporting military or intelligence community customers.
• Familiarity with Azure/C2S, hardware platforms (CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs), and advanced analytical methodologies (social network analysis, supply chain analysis, NLP, classification algorithms, image processing).
• Familiarity with the following technologies
  • Lang Graph
  • Semantic Kernel
  • vLLM
  • Ollama
  • Ray
  • NVIDIA GPU ecosystems
  • Vector databases

• 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision
• FSA, DCFSA, HSA
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal holidays
• 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)

Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.