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# Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer

- **Company:** FTS International
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Machine Learning, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scaled Agile Framework, Microsoft SharePoint, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9112236/artificial-intelligencemachine-learning-systems-engineer

## About the Role

TS/SCI with polygraph
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BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
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9+ years' relevant experience
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Demonstrated acquisition support experience of 5 or more years
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AI/ML experience
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Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
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Proficient skills using Jira and Confluence tools
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Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
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Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations, MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
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Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
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Systems engineering and integration applied to spacecraft, ground, and launch systems
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R&D of artificial intelligence/machine learning agents
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System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations, Experience working as a SETA
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General understanding of satellite architecture (payloads and bus sub-systems)
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General understanding of satellite operations (planning & scheduling, mission management, and command and control

## Description

Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages including but not limited to statement of work, Justification & Approval, development of Request for Contract Action Package (RCAP) artifacts, Request For Information (RFI), Request For Proposal (RFP), and executive briefing materials
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Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of RFIs and/or proposals in support of source selection
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Evaluation of advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces into space and ground systems
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Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, development of epics, features, and demo coordination
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Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs
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Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment
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Support systems engineering activities such as risk management, schedule management, and technical performance management
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Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations
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Assessment of white papers and vendor marketing materials


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