AI/ML Engineer
On-site · Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Chantilly, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelNot SpecifiedUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Implement and maintain Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications, supported by API development and optimizing data storage through Postgres schema refinement. Develop and maintain REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration. Design or refine Postgres schemas to improve data organization and query performance. Requires active TS/SCI with polygraph and US citizenship; onsite full-time in Chantilly, VA.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical research, evaluate emerging AI/ML approaches, and apply advanced analytical problem-solving comparable to PhD-level research environments.
- Ability to rapidly learn and apply new AI/ML methodologies, tools, and frameworks in support of evolving mission requirements.
- Experience developing AI/ML applications focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic retrieval, LLM integration, or related AI workflows.
- Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries, frameworks, and API integrations.
- Active/current TS/SCI with required polygraph.
- Willingness to work onsite full time.
- US citizenship required.
- Senior Labor Category: Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
Desired Qualifications
- Experience publishing research, contributing to open-source AI/ML initiatives, or leading experimental and prototype development efforts.
- Familiarity with model evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning workflows, inference optimization, and AI observability/monitoring tools.
- Experience with vector databases, AWS/cloud environments, Docker, and containerized AI/ML development workflows.
Additional Requirements
- US citizenship required
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph
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