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

Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 3 Job Locations US-MD-Laurel Requisition ID 2026-166871 Position Category Scientific, Research & Analysis Clearance Top Secret/SCI w/Poly Responsibilities The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 3 serves as the technical lead for enterprise AI/ML initiatives, responsible for building, scaling, and guiding a team of engineers and practitioners. Partners with customer technical leadership to define, shape, and execute the AI/ML roadmap, bringing together deep technical expertise and strong business acumen. Responsible for developing strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and enabling scalable, high-performing teams.Designs, develops, tests, and operationalizes algorithms to solve complex business challenges and mission-critical requirements. Builds models capable of learning from data and generating predictions aligned with customer-defined business logic and objectives.Demonstrates expertise across model architecture, data pipeline integration, and the application, interpretation, and communication of performance metrics. Maintains strong foundational knowledge of application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance to support scalable enterprise solutions.Responsible for training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and continuously improving models based on iterative user and system feedback to ensure optimal performance. Leads geographically distributed teams and frequently serves as the primary technical point of contact for related matters, requiring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and exceptional communication skills. Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, C, and R.Key Role – Technical Leadership ResponsibilitiesServe as primary technical point of contact for all AI/ML-related matters with customers and stakeholdersLead the design, development, testing, and productization of AI/ML capabilities for mission-critical challengesDefine and execute AI/ML strategy and roadmaps aligned with mission objectives and customer requirementsAdvise on emerging research areas and technical advancements to support both near-term and long-term goalsBuild, lead, and scale a diverse technical team, including hiring, mentoring, and professional developmentContribute to workforce planning, labor category definition (LCAT), and staffing strategy as programs matureRepresent capabilities in customer-facing briefings, engagements, and technical reviewsProvide end-to-end system integration oversight across pipelines and enterprise systemsTransform prototypes into scalable, production-ready enterprise solutionsDesign, evaluate, and operationalize models across commercial cloud-based architectures  #MDFSP#peratonroyalmove Qualifications LUMinimum of 10 years of experience deploying machine learning algorithms.Master’s or Ph.D. in advanced mathematics, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or deep learning from an accredited college or university.A Bachelor’s degree plus 7 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a Master’s degreeDemonstrated expertise in software engineering and model testing and evaluationAn active TS/SCI with Poly is required.Additional Desired Qualifications:Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs)Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworksKnowledge of AI agents and agentic workflowsExpert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired.Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Investing in Your Growth: Selected candidates may...