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AI Engineer Associate

Upper Marlboro, MD, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Security Clearance
Use Cases
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Servers
IaaS
High Availability
Open Source
Collections
Collaboration
Computer Networking
Data Science
Computer Science
Machine Learning (ML)
Computer Vision
Biometrics
Python
Version Control
Git
GPU
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Prompt Engineering
Analytical Skill
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Adobe AIR
Computer Hardware
Artificial Intelligence
SAFE
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2612236

Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-06

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Machine Learning Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a machine learning engineer with hands-on experience deploying machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Experience with on-premises deployment of large language models (LLMs) is desired. The candidate will join the dynamic team at the Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL). The IDSL is tasked with evaluating how new AI technologies can be best integrated into operational use-cases across the US government. We are investigating how AI systems can improve process efficiency and effectiveness as well as how to optimally team AI systems with human operators. Our engineers enjoy a great work-life balance and work in an environment that promotes learning and exploration.

The IDSL is based in Upper Marlboro, MD. Up to 20% travel is expected within the continental US. This is a hybrid position with 3 days per week expected in the office.

Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and maintain machine learning models and large language models (LLMs) on GPU-enabled on-premises servers and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability for all team stakeholders.
Design and implement secure, efficient data pipelines for AI systems within air-gapped and networked environments.
Develop and integrate agentic AI pipelines leveraging open-source LLMs and on-premises GPU hardware.
Contribute to in-person data collections at the Maryland Test Facility.
Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI hardware and software landscape, identifying and recommending improvements to tooling, infrastructure, and deployment practices.
Collaborate frequently with software, networking, data science, and cloud engineering teams to align AI infrastructure with existing laboratory infrastructure.
Work closely with the lead AI scientist to carry out these responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required:

BS in computer science, machine learning, computer vision, biometrics or a related field.
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and version control systems such as Git.
Hands-on experience deploying and configuring LLMs, including an understanding of prompt engineering techniques.
Experience specifying and working with GPU hardware to meet the performance demands of AI workloads.
Experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Experience deploying and configuring LLMs and an understanding of prompt engineering.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desired:

Familiarity with biometric and identity systems, including face, iris, or fingerprint recognition technologies.
Familiarity with RAG, Vector Stores, and Agentic AI.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, including managed AI and compute services (e.g., Amazon Bedrock).
Exposure to secure or air-gapped deployment environments and associated data handling requirements.
Awareness of current and emerging AI hardware options and a demonstrated habit of tracking developments in the field.
Experience operating Agentic AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) in a safe, structured, and productive manner.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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: 2612236
Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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