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The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer supports the VISTA project and related AI/ML work.\n\nDesigns, creates, tests, and productizes AI/ML algorithms to solve business challenges.\nCreates AI/ML models capable of learning and making predictions as defined by the business logic developed to meet customer requirements.\nIs proficient in all aspects of model architecture, data pipeline interaction, and metrics application, interpretation, and presentation.\nNeeds familiarity with foundational concepts of application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance.\nDesigns and creates scalable solutions for optimal performance through an understanding of training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and improving models through iterative user and system feedback.\nMay be responsible for leading geographically diverse teams.\nWill often serve as a primary POC for AI-related matters.\nExpert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, a plus.\nDemonstrated abilities in software engineering and AI/ML model test and evaluation.\nSelect appropriate data sets.\nPerform statistical analysis.\nRun machine learning algorithms.\nUse results to improve models.\nTrain and retrain systems when needed.\nExperience in working with various ML libraries and packages.\nRun standard test and evaluation protocols.\nProvide system integration oversight.\nOversee test and evaluation of AI and ML algorithms through an iterative design process to meet verification and validation requirements.\nResearch and implement a broad range of AI and ML algorithms and tools.\nDesign or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods.\nRecognize software architecture, data modelling, and data structures.\nTransform and convert data science prototypes into scalable solutions.\nVerify data and model output quality.\nIdentify differences in data distribution that affect model performance.\nDevelop criteria for test and evaluation to include explainability and resiliency.\nDeep understanding of AI logic, semantics, ontologies, and knowledge representation.\nDemonstrated ability to design, evaluate, and productize AI/ML models on a range of commercial cloud-based architectures.\nDesign ML algorithms according to customer requirements.\nResearch, experiment with, and implement suitable ML algorithms and tools.\nBroaden current AIML frameworks and machine learning libraries.\n\nPosition Required Skills:\n\nStandard AIML3 labor category requirements.\n\nAIML3 Qualifications:\n\n10 years experience deploying machine learning algorithms is required.\n\nA Master's or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science or deep learning from an accredited college or university is required.\n\n7 additional years machine learning experience with a relevant Bachelor's degree may be substituted for a Master's degree.\n\nSalary Range: $241k-$295k (Annually)\n\nThe range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nAkina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.\n\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.\n\nWe are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nwww.akina-inc.com/careers","company":"Akina","rawCompany":"akina","city":"Annapolis Junction","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-28T12:05:20.570Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1221.00","title":"Computer and Information Research Scientists","slug":"computer-and-information-research-scientists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer 3 - (Python, Java, Machine Learning)","description":"Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer 3 - (Python, Java, Machine Learning)\n\nClearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required\nPosition ID: 25-8953-AIML3\nLocation: Annapolis Junction, Maryland\n\nDescription:\n\nVISTA Development and Sustainment (MT&E Team). The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer supports the VISTA project and related AI/ML work.\n\nDesigns, creates, tests, and productizes AI/ML algorithms to solve business challenges.\nCreates AI/ML models capable of learning and making predictions as defined by the business logic developed to meet customer requirements.\nIs proficient in all aspects of model architecture, data pipeline interaction, and metrics application, interpretation, and presentation.\nNeeds familiarity with foundational concepts of application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance.\nDesigns and creates scalable solutions for optimal performance through an understanding of training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and improving models through iterative user and system feedback.\nMay be responsible for leading geographically diverse teams.\nWill often serve as a primary POC for AI-related matters.\nExpert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, a plus.\nDemonstrated abilities in software engineering and AI/ML model test and evaluation.\nSelect appropriate data sets.\nPerform statistical analysis.\nRun machine learning algorithms.\nUse results to improve models.\nTrain and retrain systems when needed.\nExperience in working with various ML libraries and packages.\nRun standard test and evaluation protocols.\nProvide system integration oversight.\nOversee test and evaluation of AI and ML algorithms through an iterative design process to meet verification and validation requirements.\nResearch and implement a broad range of AI and ML algorithms and tools.\nDesign or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods.\nRecognize software architecture, data modelling, and data structures.\nTransform and convert data science prototypes into scalable solutions.\nVerify data and model output quality.\nIdentify differences in data distribution that affect model performance.\nDevelop criteria for test and evaluation to include explainability and resiliency.\nDeep understanding of AI logic, semantics, ontologies, and knowledge representation.\nDemonstrated ability to design, evaluate, and productize AI/ML models on a range of commercial cloud-based architectures.\nDesign ML algorithms according to customer requirements.\nResearch, experiment with, and implement suitable ML algorithms and tools.\nBroaden current AIML frameworks and machine learning libraries.\n\nPosition Required Skills:\n\nStandard AIML3 labor category requirements.\n\nAIML3 Qualifications:\n\n10 years experience deploying machine learning algorithms is required.\n\nA Master's or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science or deep learning from an accredited college or university is required.\n\n7 additional years machine learning experience with a relevant Bachelor's degree may be substituted for a Master's degree.\n\nSalary Range: $241k-$295k (Annually)\n\nThe range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nAkina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.\n\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. 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