AI & ML Engineer

Location: McLean, VA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

AI & ML Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a programmer, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. As a machine learning engineer on our autonomy team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.  

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You will be responsible for the end-to-end training and deployment of edge LLMs and SLM, starting from data gathering or generation to training via LoRA, SFT, and unsupervised training like RL.

Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for the U.S. military and operators.  

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:  

• 4+ years of experience with machine learning and AI, including training, testing, and deploying models  

• 3+ years of experience with GenAI, including fine-tuning

• Experience performing distributed training across large GPU clusters

• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or LlamaIndex

• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool integration and A2A for agent-to-agent collaboration

• Experience in RAG architecture

• Knowledge of graphs, including Neo4j or NebulaGraph

• Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design or edge computing

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or AI field

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience generating datasets for LLM or SLM fine-tuning

• Experience deploying models to compute-constrained environments

• Master’s degree in a Computer Science, AI, or similar field preferred; Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a similar field a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.