Rapid Prototyping Mission Technology Lead
$112,800–$257,000 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Train, test, deploy, and maintain machine learning models that learn from data to create real-world, mission-critical impacts for the Department of War. Own and define the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies, specifically developing, deploying, and managing AI agents. Collaborate with data engineers and product owners to deliver cutting-edge AI agents capable of solving the military's most challenging missions. Guide clients as they navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks while defining ML strategy. Requires 6+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, or AI architecture, including expertise in Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and agent planning. Secret clearance is required.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience within Machine Learning engineering, data science, data engineering, AI architecture, or software development
- Experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) or RAG architectures
- Experience with programming languages such as Python or Java
- Experience with software design patterns
- Knowledge of embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search
- Knowledge of AI safety, guardrails, and responsible AI practices
- Knowledge of agent planning, reasoning, and execution loops
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with keyboard technology development in cloud service provider technology, such as Azure, AWS, and GCP
- Experience in the integration of artificial intelligence technology into digital solutions for the Department of War
- Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
- Experience with LangGraph
- Experience with model evaluation and AI quality metrics
- Secret clearance Master's degree in AI
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