AI Engineer

The Opportunity:

As an AI / ML Engineer, you recognize that enterprise-grade AI requires thoughtful design, responsible implementation, and precise communication to ensure alignment across mission teams. You enjoy exploring new AI technologies, improving workflows, and translating user needs into well-structured technical solutions. We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in sof tware develop ment, scripting, automation, systems develop ment, application integration, data engineering, Dev Ops, IT, or related technical disciplines who can apply that experience to AI / ML-enabled capabilities in sensitive and high-impact environments.

As an AI / ML Engineer on our team, you’ll help build and refine multi-step LLM workflows, develop retrieval augmented pipelines, integrate models into operational systems, and perform prompt evaluations to ensure consistency and accuracy. You’ll partner closely with senior technical leaders for guidance while contributing to production-aligned capabilities that support Veteran-facing environments and adjacent mission teams.

Work with us to shape real-world AI solutions and accelerate innovation across enterprise systems.

Join us. The world can’t wait

You Have:6+ years of experience in sof tware develop ment, scripting, automation, systems develop ment, data engineering, application integration, Dev Ops, IT, systems administration, or cloud services

Experience with AI / ML, LLM-enabled applications, prompt engineering, Python-based automation, APIs, data workflows, or emerging technology solutions

Experience designing, testing, and iterating on prompts for production-oriented LLM applications

Experience supporting RAG pipelines, including chunking strategies, embeddings, retrieval tuning, and grounding responses in source data Experience in Python, including scripting, debugging, writing reusable code, and working with external APIsExperience with tools for version control and collaborative coding workflows such as Git or Github Experience creating, troubleshooting, or maintaining functional sof tware components in one or more programming languages

Ability to align stakeholders, clarify requirements, and reduce rework

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, computer science, information technology, or engineering field

Nice If You Have:

Experience with prompting strategies such as few-shot prompting, structured JSON or function calling prompts, or similar prompt design approachesE xperience building or supporting multi-step LLM workflows or agents using Lang Chain, Llama Index, Semantic Kernel, Lang Graph, or similar tools

Experience implementing basic guardrails, output validation logic, error handling, or safe handling of model outputs in LLM systems

Experience with vector databases or semantic search, such as pgvector, Azure AI Search, FAISS, or similar tools

Experience evaluating prompts or building regression testing approaches for LLM behavior

Experience with basic SQL, Micro sof t SQL Server, or healthcare, claims, or research data

Experience with Azure cloud services or Azure ML / AI Foundry tooling and integrating applications with APIs, databases, cloud services, or enterprise systems

Experience working with PHI / PII or in HIPAA, IRB, or ATO governed environments

Knowledge of responsible AI concepts including bias considerations, validation practices, and safe handling of model outputs

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client .Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

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