Artificial Intelligence​/Machine Learning Engineer, Mid

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, Mid

Ever Watch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

Ever Watch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Cyber and intelligence analysts rely on multi-step workflows that are time-sensitive, detail-rich, and critical to national security. As an AI/ML Engineer at Ever Watch Solutions, you will work directly with mission users to develop and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that enhance operational workflows, improve data accessibility, and support rapid decision‑making in secure environments.

You will collaborate with operators, analysts, software developers, and mission leadership to capture operational needs and translate them into effective AI‑enabled capabilities. Your work may include developing LLM‑powered workflows, agent‑based automation, and other AI/ML solutions that streamline analytical tasks and improve mission effectiveness.

You will support the integration of AI capabilities into existing operational systems while ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and compliant with security and governance requirements in classified environments. Additionally, you will contribute to data pipeline development, model evaluation, workflow optimization, and operational testing to support production‑ready AI solutions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

• 5‑10 years of experience building and deploying machine learning models in professional, research, or mission‑oriented environments
• Experience with integrating LLMs or AI APIs into applications, tools, or workflows
• Experience in Python for AI/ML development and data processing
• Knowledge of modern AI/ML development patterns including model integration, prompt engineering, and orchestration
• Knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques
• Ability to analyze complex problems and operate effectively in evolving technical environments
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Master’s degree with 3+ additional years of experience; or PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML engineering experience

• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensor Flow
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with data processing pipelines, distributed computing, and feature engineering at scale
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) techniques including text classification, topic modeling, or semantic search
• Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks and autonomous workflow design patterns
• Knowledge of MLOps practices including model lifecycle management, experiment tracking, and automated retraining
• Additional programming language experience with Java, Scala, C++, or R

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI CIP

Compensation at Ever Watch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $64.90 to $93.75 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of Ever Watch’s total compensation package for employees.

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

AI/ML, LLM, API, Python