Peraton

Peraton

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 3

Laurel, Maryland

No sponsorship$176k-$282kDetected 45 days ago
TypeScriptPythonJavaAlgorithmsMachine LearningDeep LearningData EngineeringData ScienceLLMsRAGAgentic AIResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Demonstrates expertise across model architecture, data pipeline integration, and the application, interpretation, and communication of performance metrics.
  • Responsible for training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and continuously improving models based on iterative user and system feedback to ensure optimal performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, testing, and productization of AI/ML capabilities for mission-critical challenges
  • Advise on emerging research areas and technical advancements to support both near-term and long-term goals
  • Build, lead, and scale a diverse technical team, including hiring, mentoring, and professional development

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks
  • Knowledge of AI agents and agentic workflows
  • Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired.
  • Demonstrated expertise in software engineering and model testing and evaluation
  • An active TS/SCI with Poly is required.
  • During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Nice to have

  • A Bachelor's degree plus 7 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a Master's degree

Skills

  • About Peraton
  • Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, C, and R.

Compensation

  • $176,000 - $282,000.
  • This represents the typical salary range for this position.
  • Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations.
  • Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

  • A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Company info

  • Serve as primary technical point of contact for all AI/ML-related matters with customers and stakeholders

Equal opportunity

  • Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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