A-TEK Inc.

A-TEK Inc.

Federal AI Solutions Engineer (Entry Level)

Hybrid - McLean, VA, United States · Junior · Internship

No sponsorship$85k-$105kDetected 14 days ago
PythonGitVector DatabasesAWSAzureCloud PlatformsTerraformCI/CDDevOpsRESTMachine LearningData EngineeringData ScienceLLMsRAGAgentic AIMLOpsCybersecurityCustomer SupportZero TrustResearchCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services.
  • Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients' needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans.
  • That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset - Our Employees.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered applications and prototypes using:
  • Develop and test prompt engineering strategies, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows, and AI agent capabilities.
  • Support integration of AI solutions with APIs, enterprise systems, and cloud services.
  • Build and maintain cloud-based environments in AWS and Azure.
  • Support containerized deployments using ECS, EKS, or AKS.
  • Technical Support & Innovation
  • Support senior engineers in troubleshooting cloud, AI, and data integration challenges.
  • Assist in developing reusable templates, accelerators, and reference architectures.
  • Collaborate with Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Intelligence, and Agile Engineering teams.
  • Support implementation of solutions that align with:

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of professional software engineering, AI/ML, or cloud development experience.
  • Demonstrated programming experience in Python through coursework, projects, internships, or employment.

Nice to have

  • Academic or project experience with:
  • Exposure to vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, or Milvus.
  • Familiarity with DevOps, MLOps, or CI/CD concepts.
  • Interest in federal government missions and emerging AI technologies.
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Skills

  • Foundational understanding of machine learning, generative AI, and large language models.
  • Experience using cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) through coursework, internships, certifications, or projects.
  • Familiarity with:
  • REST APIs
  • Git version control
  • Containerization concepts
  • Data pipelines and databases
  • Understanding of prompt engineering, RAG concepts, or AI agents through academic or personal projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Certifications
  • One of the following is preferred within the first year of employment:
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Compensation

  • $85,000 - $105,000 annually
  • Salary will be determined based on education, certifications, internship experience, technical proficiency, and security clearance eligibility.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays
  • Professional Development and Certification Reimbursement
  • Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.
  • Stay current with emerging AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies.

Company info

  • Participate in rapid prototyping efforts that demonstrate mission value for federal customers.

Equal opportunity

  • Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may request one.
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • No visa sponsorship is available for this role.
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