AI Engineer

Overview

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. We are hiring for an AI Engineer!

Why Acuity?:
Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Responsibilities:

• Implement and deploy AI/ML models using frameworks such as Tensor Flow or PyTorch within secure federal environments.
• Build and maintain secure data pipelines to support model training and inference in AWS Gov Cloud or Azure Government.
• Collaborate with AI Architects to translate high-level strategy into technical code and operational functional artifacts.
• Technical implementation of MLOps pipelines to ensure auditability, traceability, and model versioning for compliance.
• Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, and hyperparameter tuning to optimize model performance for mission-specific datasets.
• Ensure all code and model artifacts meet technical implementation requirements for NIST 800-53 controls.
• Integrate Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into existing secure architectures and zero-trust frameworks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering.
• 3+ years of experience developing AI/ML solutions in highly regulated or federal environments.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages within Agile and Dev Sec Ops  workflows.

• Federal & Security: CompTIA Security+ (required for DoD 8570 compliance).
• Domain-Specific: Microsoft Certified:
  Azure AI Engineer Associate or AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty.
• Architecture/Management: AWS/Azure Developer Associate certifications.

• AI/ML Frameworks:
  Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
• Tools:
  Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, MLOps tools.
• Platforms:
  Databricks, Spark, and secure Gov Cloud environments.
• Architecture: API development and microservices in Zero Trust environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in applying FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines.
• Technical implementation of NIST 800-53 and FISMA security controls.
• Understanding of the Authority to Operate (ATO) process for AI-driven systems.

• Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) or eligibility to obtain one

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs-so you can keep building the career you want.

You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best - at work and at home.

Our employees consistently rank us among the best - earning honors like
* Best Places to Work* (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and
* Top Workplaces* (The Washington Post, ).

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

* Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*