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# AI Engineer - SME- CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

- **Company:** Constellation Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Data Processing, Haystack, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Llamaindex, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, Human in the Loop
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9210733/ai-engineer-sme-clearance-and-polygraph-required

## About the Role

solutions involving LLMs, agentic workflows, LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, Haystack, LlamaIndex, or similar ecosystems.

Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages commonly used in AI application development.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

 * Must be a US Citizen
 * Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
 * Requires current CI poly within last seven (07) years.
 * Eighteen (18) years of experience with a Bachelors Degree; experiencing providing technical advisory support for the design, evaluation, and advancement of applications, tools, and workflows.
 * Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field.
 * Experience designing, building, integrating, or evaluating AI/ML-enabled applications or software tools.
 * Familiarity with modern AI application patterns, including LLM-based applications, RAG, prompt engineering, agentic systems, and AI-assisted workflows.
 * Working knowledge of one or more agentic or orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, Haystack, LlamaIndex, or similar ecosystems.
 * Experience with software development fundamentals, APIs, data handling, and system integration.
 * Ability to assess technical tradeoffs and communicate them clearly to both engineers and government stakeholders.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

 * Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages commonly used in AI application development.
 * Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, model APIs, evaluation frameworks, and agent testing harnesses.
 * Exposure to model hosting, inference pipelines, or cloud-based AI development environments.
 * Understanding of secure AI development practices, data protection, and operational constraints in government settings.
 * Experience supporting defense, cyber, intelligence, or mission application development.
 * Familiarity with human-in-the-loop workflows, AI assurance, and evaluation methodologies.