Machine Learning Engineer-AI Assurance, Level II

Overview

At PNNL, the Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth & Biological Sciences, Physical & Computational Sciences, and Energy & Environment. The AI and Data Analytics Division of the National Security Directorate combines domain expertise with advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges.

PNNL is seeking a Data Scientist II - Machine Learning (ML)-AI Assurance Engineer who has experience refactoring and modularizing research code for maintainability, extensibility, and reusability. The selected candidate must be able to collaborate effectively across research and engineering teams to align research goals with deployment requirements, and to develop packages, APIs, and interfaces that enable straightforward integration into mission-relevant environments.

They should be fluent in Python and modern ML frameworks, and comfortable working with unstructured, experimental code.

• Refactor, modularize, and optimize research code for maintainability and scalability
• Collaborate with researchers to understand algorithmic intent and with engineers to ensure integration into broader systems
• Develop tools and APIs to enable integrations into mission-relevant environments and workflows
• Write clear, well-documented code and participate in code reviews
• Conduct work in secure environments and execute work from an operational security perspective

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience
  -OR- MS/MA
  -OR
  - PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related fields
• Experience in research engineering, ML engineering, AI systems integration, or applied data science
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Hugging Face)
• Comfortable navigating research codebases (Jupyter notebooks, unstructured scripts) and translating them into production-ready components
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• SCI Clearance

Not applicable.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.

The position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act.

USD $/Yr.

USD $/Yr.