ECS

AI/ML Engineer

ECS$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active or Interim DoD SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance
  • DoDD 8140.01 IAM Level I certification or higher
  • Experience in designing, developing, and deploying production-scale AI/ML systems
  • Proficiency with development tools like Git, CI/CD frameworks, and automated testing
  • Data engineering experience with ETL, data streaming, and distributed processing technologies
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, Azure cloud platforms, and containerization technologies
  • Proficient in object-oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify software applications from requirements specifications
  • Design, code, benchmark test, debug, and document application features
  • Review existing enterprise applications to enhance performance and support new features
  • Participate in performance, load, and stress testing to identify and remediate issues
  • Engage in security architecture reviews for large enterprise systems
  • Oversee the entire application lifecycle from requirements analysis to sustainment
  • Contribute to system use assurance through documentation and training material development
  • Collaborate in an agile environment during sprint planning and daily standups

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with experts in software engineering and cyber security
  • Engagement in addressing modern military cyber defense challenges
  • Collaborative and innovative team-oriented culture
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Involvement in critical projects impacting national security
Full Job Description
The AI/ML Software Engineer will be part of a team of experts charged with providing support in the areas of cyber analysis and cyber development capabilities in response to Navy's and DoD's needs for Cyber Situational Awareness (SA), Cyber Command and Control (C2), Mission Assurance, and Homeland Defense. Program scope includes identifying cyber key terrain by analyzing operational requirements, conducting cyber analyses and assessments, and developing and performing modeling and simulation in support of different cyber threat scenarios. Additionally, program support includes developing methodology and framework in support of cyber risk assessment life cycle. Our team will provide capabilities to support the customer with rapid design, development, test, deployment, maintenance and operation of specific software and hardware capabilities to meet current Cyber Defensive needs. As a Senior Developer on this program, you will be tasked with implementing new features within a critical line of business application that support mission assurance and operational management functions.

The Role

As an AI/ML Software Engineer on this program, you will use your expertise and experience in the following areas and activities to deliver solutions and services to our customer:
  • Working from requirements specifications to develop or modify software applications
  • Designing, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documenting application features and changes
  • Reviewing and assessing existing enterprise applications, to support new features, performance improvements, upgrades, and ongoing sustainment
  • Participating in performance, load, and stress testing, and remediation of issues identified
  • Participating in security architecture reviews of large enterprise systems
  • Participating in the development of new systems throughout the entire application lifecycle: requirements analysis & definition, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment
  • Participating in activities that ensure the successful use of these systems including developing documentation, test scripts, and training materials
  • Working in an agile team environment participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily standups

You will have the opportunity to work and grow your expertise with a team of software engineering and cyber security experts working to tackle the cyber defense issues of the modern military with creative and innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • S. Citizenship Active or Interim DoD SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
  • DoDD 8140.01 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I certification or higher.
  • AI/ML engineering experience that includes designing, developing, and deploying production-scale machine learning systems and infrastructure
  • ML systems experience in deploying, monitoring, and maintaining ML models
  • Proficiency with development toolsets such as Git version control, automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and GitLab
  • Data Engineering experience with designing, implementing, supporting, and analyzing enterprise-scale applications that Extract/Transform/Load (ETL systems, data streaming, and distributed data processing technologies or frameworks)
  • Strong database and infrastructure experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms (Azure), and containerization technologies
  • Experience developing custom visualization solutions for data analysis, monitoring dashboards and reporting interfaces
  • Comprehensive knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.
  • Experience with and proficient with at least one of the following Object-oriented programming (OOP) languages: C#, Java, or Python.
  • Experience with ML engineering:
  • MLOps and model lifecycle management
  • Cloud-native ML platform development
  • API design and integration for ML services

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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