Machine Learning Engineer
Drive AI/ML capabilities that enhance analytic workflows by building and adapting Large Language Models and NLP solutions for intelligence-focused use cases.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and adaptLarge Language Models (LLM)andNatural Language Processing (NLP)methodologies using AI/ML frameworks and programming languages to create new capabilities
Improve analytic workflows and support key intelligence questions through hands‑on model development
UseGPUsfor accelerated computing and performance‑focused execution
Tune neural networks (including LLMs) oncustom datasetsand apply models to specific use cases
Build AI/ML models andensembles , select appropriatePython libraries , prepare data, run analyses, and evaluate model performance
RequirementsBachelor or Master’s Degreein an IT discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
8+ yearsof experience
Professional or academic experience with modern deep learning frameworks such asPyTorch ,TensorFlow , orKeras(Key Experience)
Hands‑on experience usingGPUsfor accelerated computing (Key Experience)
Experience tuning neural networks (including LLMs) on custom datasets and applying them to specific use cases
Experience building AI/ML models and ensembles, including: selecting Python libraries, data preparation, analysis, and model evaluation
Proficiency in Python or R
Solid SQLskills, including use of common table expressions, set operations, aggregated functions, and nested subqueries
Experience usingversion control toolssuch asGitHubandJenkins
Experience withHugging Face Transformersand its model hub
Experience withcloud‑based development and architecture
Experience with front‑end or application frameworks such asFlask
Ability to build text‑focused machine learning solutions (classification, topic modeling) usingSciKit‑Learnor deep‑learning approaches
Experience developing applications forsemantic search
Proficiency creating dashboards and visualizations inTableau
Ability to communicate modeling decisions, methodologies, and results clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
Experience building or usingverification and validation test benches
Familiarity withExplainable AI (XAI)techniques
Experience working withONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange)
U.S. Citizenship Required
Less than 10%travel required
Security Clearance Level:TS/SCI with Polygraph(Top Secret SCI + Polygraph)
LocationMcLean, VA(On Customer Site, Onsite Workplace)
CompensationLikely salary range:$168,300 - $227,700per year
Benefits401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
Paid vacation and holidays to rest and recharge
TechnologyKeras, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Python, R
SQL
GitHub, Jenkins
Hugging Face Transformers
Flask
SciKit-Learn
Tableau
ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange)
GPUs
Large Language Models (LLM), Natural Language Processing (NLP)
XAI
Other InformationREQ#:RQ229011
Requisition Type: Regular
Public Trust: None
Travel Required: Less than 10%
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 8+ years of related experience
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