AI / Machine Learning Engineer – Federal Programs (Remote)

About TechFocus LLCAt TechFocus, we build real-world AI systems for U.S. federal agencies—supporting data analytics and mission-critical systems across organizations such as the Department of Defense (DoD) and and civilian agencies.You won’t be working on demos or prototypes. You’ll help design and deploy production-grade AI systems operating at national scale, where performance, security, and reliability are essential.We are expanding our AI/ML team to support active and upcoming federal programs, including data-driven analytics, intelligent systems, and mission-focused applications.The RoleWe are building a talent pipeline of exceptional AI/ML Engineers to support current and upcoming federal contracts. Selected candidates will be matched to active task orders as they are awarded, with priority placement on our highest-profile federal AI programs.What You'll Do•      Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and AI pipelines for federal mission systems•      Build LLM-integrated applications, NLP solutions, and deep learning tools for biomedical and scientific programs•      Support NIH/NLM biomedical informatics, clinical data analytics, and scientific computing initiatives•      Develop predictive models using Python (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, XGBoost) on large-scale datasets•      Deploy and scale ML pipelines on AWS, Azure, and GCP in FISMA-compliant government cloud environments•      Ensure all AI outputs meet federal security, privacy (FISMA, HIPAA), and compliance standardsWhat We're Looking ForRequired:•      Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)•      3+ years of hands-on ML/AI development (Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, scikit-learn)•      Strong foundation in statistical modeling, machine learning, and large-scale data analysis•      Experience with SQL, PySpark, or equivalent big data processing•      Experience building or integrating LLM-based applications, including prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and agent-based workflows (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or similar platforms)Strongly Preferred:•      Active federal security clearance (Secret or higher)•      Experience working with federal agencies (NIH, HHS, DoD, DOE, or similar)•      Biomedical informatics, clinical data, or health IT experience•      LLM/generative AI experience — RAG pipelines, fine-tuning, prompt engineering•      Experience in FISMA-Moderate or FedRAMP-authorized environments•      Publications, patents, or open-source contributions in AI/MLBonus PointsActive Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain is requiredCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience and clearance level + comprehensive benefits (health, 401k, PTO)How to ApplyWe review applications on a rolling basis and reach out when a matching opportunity arises:•      Email your resume to: lwang@techfocususa.com•      Subject line: AI/ML Engineer — [Your Name]•      Optional: Include GitHub, Google Scholar, or links to published workTechFocus LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. U.S. citizenship or work authorization preferred for federal projects.