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AI Machine Learning Developer Principal

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Reporting
Use Cases
Rapid Prototyping
POC
Product Demonstration
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Predictive Analytics
Prototyping
Workflow
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Regulatory Compliance
Management
Collaboration
Technical Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Documentation
Computer Science
Data Science
Security Clearance
Python
Software Engineering
Version Control
Git
Unit Testing
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Unstructured Data
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Adobe AIR
Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
Orchestration
Apache Airflow
Interfaces
Demonstrations
IC
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Science
Reporting
Use Cases
Rapid Prototyping
POC
Product Demonstration
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Predictive Analytics
Prototyping
Workflow
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Regulatory Compliance
Management
Collaboration
Technical Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Documentation
Computer Science
Data Science
Security Clearance
Python
Software Engineering
Version Control
Git
Unit Testing
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Unstructured Data
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Adobe AIR
Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
Orchestration
Apache Airflow
Interfaces
Demonstrations
IC
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2616563

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Machine Learning Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

We are seeking to build a team of AI/ML Developers to join our Solutions and Technology Group, reporting to the Intel Space CTO. In this matrixed role, you will lead the creation, prototyping, and operationalization of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Proof of Concepts (PoCs) specifically tailored for Intelligence Community (IC) mission use cases.

This is a dynamic, high-impact set of positions supporting multiple programs. You will operate as a shared technical subject matter expert, balancing intermixed timelines, competing program priorities, and evolving delivery expectations. The ideal candidates excels at rapid prototyping, taking complex concepts and turning them into functional demonstrations. This is a hybrid opportunity and are open to candidates in Chantilly or NOVA. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

1. Rapid PoC & Demo Prototyping (40%)

Design & Build: Rapidly design, build, and deploy high-fidelity, visual AI/ML prototypes (GenAI/LLMs, NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics) to address complex IC mission needs. The PoCs can be either on the unclassified side or on-prem in a SCIF.
Mission Alignment: Collaborate with program leads and stakeholders to align prototypes with real-world user workflows and emerging technical requirements.

2. Operationalization & MLOps Integration (30%)

Secure Deployment: Transition sandboxed PoCs into secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (AWS C2S, Azure Secret) and air-gapped networks.
Pipeline Engineering: Build automated CI/CD pipelines, containerize applications, and ensure compliance with federal software assurance and security standards.

3. Matrixed Program Support & Timeline Management (20%)

Cross-Program Execution: Successfully divide technical execution across multiple active programs with distinct, overlapping deliverable timelines.
Priority Coordination: Proactively negotiate schedules with multiple Project Managers to ensure all high-priority milestones are met.

4. Technical Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

Demos & Docs: Conduct compelling live technical demonstrations for senior IC customers and maintain clean, reusable codebases and architectural documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (or ability to immediately upgrade from TS if SCI was held within the last 3 years).
Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and software engineering practices (version control with Git, unit testing, clean code architectures)
Foundational AI/ML Frameworks: Hands-on experience developing ML models using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and handling structured/unstructured data.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience deploying AI/ML models in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS C2S / SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks.
Familiarity with MLOps and orchestration platforms (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Apache Airflow, Triton Inference Server).
Experience using lightweight frontend tools (e.g., Streamlit, Gradio) to build functional, interactive user interfaces for demonstrations.
Familiarity with IC missions

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2616563
Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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