Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 2 TS/SCI w Poly

Joint Activities

$176K — $282K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of applied machine learning experience in complex environments
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant fields like AI or Data Science
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of additional experience may substitute for Master's
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance required
  • Expertise in multiple programming languages is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and operationalize algorithms to tackle business challenges
  • Build models that learn from data and generate aligned predictions
  • Ensure proficiency in model architecture and data pipeline integration
  • Continuously improve models based on user and system feedback
  • Lead distributed teams and communicate technical matters effectively
  • Select appropriate datasets for machine learning applications
  • Run and evaluate machine learning algorithms to optimize performance

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits for you and dependents
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous cap
  • Opportunity to participate in an attractive bonus plan
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Designs, develops, tests, and operationalizes algorithms to solve complex business challenges and mission requirements. Models are built to learn from data and generate predictions aligned with customer-defined business logic and operational needs. 

Demonstrates proficiency across model architecture, data pipeline integration, and the application, interpretation, and presentation of performance metrics. Maintains a strong understanding of foundational concepts in application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance.

 

Responsible for training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and continuously improving models based on iterative user and system feedback to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. May lead geographically distributed teams and frequently serve as the primary point of contact for related technical matters, requiring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and exceptional communication skills.

 

Technical & Engineering Expertise

  • Experience working with various ML libraries, packages, and frameworks
  • Experience with standard machine learning frameworks such as: PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Design or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods
  • Recognize and apply software architecture, data modeling, and data structure principles
  • Transform data science prototypes into scalable production solutions
  • Provide system integration oversight

Core AI/ML Capabilities

  • Select appropriate datasets for machine learning applications
  • Perform statistical analysis and data interpretation
  • Run and evaluate machine learning algorithms
  • Use analytical results to improve and optimize models
  • Train and retrain systems as required
  • Research and implement a broad range of AI/ML algorithms and tools
  • Verify data integrity and model output quality
  • Identify data distribution differences that may impact model performance

Testing, Evaluation & Validation

  • Run standard testing and evaluation protocols
  • Oversee testing and evaluation of AI/ML algorithms through iterative design processes
  • Ensure solutions meet verification and validation requirements
Qualifications

Experience & Education Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in applied machine learning on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in one of the following from an accredited college or university:
    • Advanced Mathematics
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Science
    • Computer Science
    • Deep Learning
  • A relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 5 additional years of machine learning experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree.
  • An active TS/SCI with Poly is required.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired.

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

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Target Salary Range$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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