AI/ML Engineer

Elder Research, Inc
Washington, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 187K

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Query Performance
API
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Computer Vision
Data Architecture
Data Retrieval
Monitoring of Systems
Python
PostgreSQL
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Open Source Technology
Performance Tuning
Systems Integration
Reinforcement Learning
Cloud Platform System
Large Language Models
Deep Learning
Model Validation
Generative AI
Scikit Learn
Data Management
REST
Automation Anywhere
Api Management
Docker

Job description

Elder Research has multiple positions available for talented AI/ML engineers with experience in any of the following:

  • Implement and maintain RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly.
  • Integrate LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration.
  • Design or refine Postgres schemas to improve data organization and query performance.

Requirements

  • Doctorate + 6 years of experience
  • Masters + 7 years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience

Job Specifications/Requirements:

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical research, evaluate emerging AI/ML approaches, and apply advanced analytical problem-solving comparable to PhD- level research environments.

  • Ability to rapidly learn and apply new AI/ML methodologies, tools, and frameworks in support of evolving mission requirements.

  • Experience developing AI/ML applications focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic retrieval, LLM integration, or related AI workflows.

  • Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries, frameworks, and API integrations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced research experience in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, reinforcement learning, computer vision, or related disciplines.

  • Experience publishing research, contributing to open-source AI/ML initiatives, or leading experimental and prototype development efforts.

  • Familiarity with model evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning workflows, inference optimization, and AI observability/monitoring tools.

  • Experience with vector databases, AWS/cloud environments, Docker, and containerized AI/ML development workflows.

  • Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and scalable data architectures.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
  • Must be a US Citizen

Benefits & conditions

The projected compensation range for this position is $144,768 - $187,450. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

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