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

Praescient Analytics

• $120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development using Python or R.
  • 5+ years of cloud computing experience for AI/ML model execution and deployment.
  • 5+ years of experience in developing, tuning, validating, and maintaining AI/ML models.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, evaluate, and deploy production-ready AI/ML models and ensembles.
  • Transition experimental AI research prototypes into scalable cloud environments with robust ETL pipelines.
  • Perform model tuning, benchmarking, experimentation, validation, and ethical AI evaluations.
  • Preprocess and clean large-scale unstructured datasets for training and evaluation.
  • Ensure model explainability, interpretability, transparency, and fairness across deployed capabilities.
  • Collaborate with mission partners and analysts to execute experimental verification and document findings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, company-paid healthcare (premiums and deductibles covered).
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Travel and performance incentives.
  • 3 weeks paid time off plus Federal Holidays.
  • $5K annual training allowance.
Full Job Description
Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) / On-site Sponsor Facility
Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

Praescient Analytics is hiring an AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, evaluation, deployment, and optimization of cutting-edge AI models in support of an Intelligence Community agency. In this role, you will advance the adoption of advanced foundational and frontier models (including LLMs and Computer Vision) to enhance data-driven mission pursuits.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, test, evaluate, and deploy production-ready AI/ML models and ensembles (including Generative AI, Computer Vision, NLP, classification, and prediction models).
  • Transition experimental AI research prototypes into scalable cloud computing environments with robust ETL pipelines and model maintenance.
  • Perform model tuning, benchmarking, experimentation, validation, and ethical AI evaluations.
  • Preprocess and clean large-scale unstructured datasets (such as text and imagery) to create training and evaluation datasets.
  • Ensure model explainability, interpretability, transparency, and fairness across deployed capabilities.
  • Collaborate with mission partners and analysts to execute experimental verification and document findings in publications, briefings, and code repositories.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a technical field.
  • AI/ML Programming: Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing Python or R specifically for AI/ML development.
  • Cloud Architecture: Minimum of 5 years of cloud computing experience involving cloud-based AI/ML model execution and deployment.
  • Model Development: Minimum of 5 years of experience developing, tuning, validating, benchmarking, and maintaining AI/ML models.
  • Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Desired Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
  • Experience with AI/ML explainability, interpretability techniques, and verification test benches.
  • Familiarity with web frameworks (Flask) and visualization tools (Tableau).
  • Expertise using GitHub for collaborative code management and version control.
  • Direct experience with Sponsor enterprise architectures, ICD security controls, and multi-cloud environments.

What You Can Expect From Us:
  • Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
  • Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
  • A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
  • Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
  • A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:
  • Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Travel & performance incentives
  • 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
  • $5K annual training allowance


Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

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