AI and ML Engineer

Job Information

Job Number: R0235167
AI and ML Engineer

As a machine learning engineer on our autonomy team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end training and deployment of edge LLMs and SLM, from data gathering or generation through training via LoRA, SFT, and unsupervised training such as RL.

In this role you will contribute to the direction of mission‑critical solutions by applying best‑fit ML algorithms and technologies. You will help define ML strategy for the U.S. military and operators.

Manage full life‑cycle development of machine learning models, including data preparation, model training, validation, optimization, and deployment to edge devices.

• 4+ years of experience with ML and AI
• 3+ years of experience training AI models, and with GenAI, including fine‑tuning
• Experience performing distributed training across large GPU clusters
• Experience with Lang Chain, Lang Graph, Auto Gen, or Llama Index
• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool integration and A2A for agent‑to‑agent collaboration
• Experience in RAG architecture
• Knowledge of graphs, including Neo4j or Nebula Graph
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design or edge computing
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a CS or AI field

• Experience generating datasets for LLM or SLM fine‑tuning
• Experience deploying models to compute‑constrained environments
• Master’s degree in a CS, AI, or related field preferred;
  Doctorate degree in CS, Statistics, or a related field a plus

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary is $77,600.00 to $ (annualized USD) based on factors including location, education, skills, and experience. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

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.