We are looking to hire a highly motivated hybrid AI/ML Engineer who brings a robust skill set in data analysis, AI/ML principles, and software development to our expanding team. The ideal individual should excel in crafting and executing AI/ML algorithms, understand Large Language Models (LLMs), and be capable of customizing these models for targeted tasks. Experience with graphs/ graph algorithms, relational databases, and deep learning frameworks will also be advantageous. This role involves developing prototype models to validate concepts, followed by team collaboration to integrate their work into impactful customer-centric solutions. In joining our expert team, this candidate will be pivotal, leveraging their expertise to significantly influence national security operations. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Passion for matching data driven AI/ML systems with the problems they solve. 

• Architect and develop data stores while facilitating the use of that data in analytical models. 

• Configure, support, troubleshoot, and integrate data solutions into cloud and virtual environments/infrastructure including AWS & Azure. 

• Experience with graphs/ graph algorithms, LLMs, optimization algorithms, relational databases and diverse data formats. 

• Design and troubleshoot API-driven integrations to facilitate data flow and model deployment. 

• Work effectively in source control environments like Git and containerized workflows using Docker. 

• Building required infrastructure and architecture for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources. 

• Curate and collect data from a variety of traditional and non-traditional sources. 

• Collaborate with team members to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy. 

• Perform documentation of all processes, models, and activities. 

• Present results and ideas to key decision makers, customers, analysts, and other stakeholders. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in AI/ML projects including data engineering, application software development, and/or system integration. 

• B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline. Add'l years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 

• US Citizen with Active security clearance (TS SCI w/CI Poly) 

• Prior experience with DOD, USCYBERCOM or their components 

• Knowledge of defense or intelligence data sources and analytic tools 

• Experience with at least one modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue 

• Experience with Python or Java  

Location & Schedule: 

• Local to MD or VA with expectation of supporting customer onsite in Columbia, MD 2 days a week 

• Mandatory Attendance at quarterly PI Planning events (MD/VA)