AI/ML Engineer

Bridge Core (BCore)$185K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in AI/ML, ideally in a research-driven environment
  • Strong ability to independently evaluate and apply emerging AI/ML technologies
  • Experience with AI/ML techniques such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation and LLM integration
  • Proficient in Python and standard AI/ML libraries and APIs
  • Advanced knowledge in fields like NLP or deep learning is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain RAG pipelines for document processing and embedding generation
  • Integrate large language models (LLMs) using APIs and frameworks
  • Develop REST APIs for data retrieval and integration
  • Design and refine Postgres schemas to enhance data performance
  • Support evolving mission requirements with AI/ML methodologies

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off policy
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance options, including voluntary life insurance
  • Stipends and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Overview
AI/ML Engineer McLean, VA TS/SCI with Poly

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government27s mission and our client27s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation27s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a AI/ML Engineer in McLean, Virginia.

Responsibilities
  • Implement and maintain RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly.

  • Integrate LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks.

  • Develop and maintain REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration.

  • Design or refine Postgres schemas to improve data organization and query performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical research, evaluate emerging AI/ML approaches, and apply advanced analytical problem-solving comparable to PhD-level research environments.

  • Ability to rapidly learn and apply new AI/ML methodologies, tools, and frameworks in support of evolving mission requirements.

  • Experience developing AI/ML applications focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic retrieval, LLM integration, or related AI workflows.

  • Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries, frameworks, and API integrations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced research experience in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, reinforcement learning, computer vision, or related disciplines.
  • Experience publishing research, contributing to open-source AI/ML initiatives, or leading experimental and prototype development efforts.
  • Familiarity with model evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning workflows, inference optimization, and AI observability/monitoring tools.
  • Experience with vector databases, AWS/cloud environments, Docker, and containerized AI/ML development workflows.
  • Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and scalable data architectures.
What you can expect from us
  • The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $185,000 - 225,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
  • Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.

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