AI Engineer - Herndon, VA

Job #:26-1117

Clearance:
Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Location: DC Metro

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we've served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

At our very core, we're a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

The AI Engineer 2 serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for leading AI/ML architecture design, governance, and implementation efforts supporting enterprise-scale AI capabilities. This role provides advanced expertise in agentic systems, model governance, and AI platform modernization initiatives.

• Lead development of enterprise AI/ML architectures and governance frameworks.
• Design and implement multi-agent orchestration platforms and autonomous reasoning systems.
• Architect enterprise AI pipelines, vector database solutions, and hybrid knowledge management capabilities.
• Develop AI validation, explainability, model monitoring, and governance tools.
• Establish AI architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and integration patterns.
• Support architecture review boards and technology assessments.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend enterprise adoption strategies.
• Mentor junior AI engineers and technical team members.

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or solution architecture.
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience with cloud-native AI services and MLOps platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with LLMs, agent frameworks, and vector databases.
• Must be DOW 8140 certified
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret government security clearance.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community agencies.
• Experience with knowledge graphs and advanced AI governance frameworks.
• Relevant cloud or AI certifications.

Salary Range: $120k - $135k

The salary range listed reflects our standard market pay structure. Final compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's unique qualifications, skills required for the position, professional experience, education, and business needs, at the time of hire.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law.

Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.