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# Sr. AI/ML Engineer II (6883)

- **Company:** METROSTAR, INC.
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Neural Networks, Software Code Optimization, Data Architecture, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, NumPy, Open Source Technology, Tensorflow, Systems Integration, Anaconda, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Keras, Agentic-AI, Scikit Learn, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1843B43B514C4AB08BFF4318EAA62799/job/

## About the Role

* Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, machine learning, or a related technical discipline.
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
 * Extensive experience leveraging open-source AI/ML models, with the ability to evaluate and justify the use of proprietary models when appropriate.
 * Strong hands-on experience designing, building, training, integrating, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML models and production applications.
 * Experience developing agentic AI systems, including AI agents, orchestration workflows, and automated data-processing capabilities.
 * Expert-level proficiency in at least two of the following AI/ML areas: Generative AI/LLMs, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or neural networks.
 * At least 6 years experience with at least two following technologies: Python, TensorFlow, SciKit-Learn , Anaconda, Numpy, R, Keras, and Postgres
 * At least 6 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data architectures and services supporting AI/ML solutions, including model optimization, evaluation, and maintenance through Agile user stories and DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
 * Expert-level experience designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML solutions in classified AWS cloud environments at Impact Level 6 (IL6) or higher.
 * Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess program and system performance, identify manual processes, and develop algorithms or automation solutions to improve efficiency.
 * Strong experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining containerized AI/ML applications.
 * Ability to work primarily onsite across designated DC Metro locations, including Tyson's Corner and Reston, VA, with occasional customer-site visit

## Description

As a Sr. AI/ML Engineer II, you will design, build, deploy, and maintain production-ready AI and machine learning solutions, leveraging advanced ML techniques to support Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities and drive mission-focused outcomes. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring secure and effective system integration, while translating complex findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences across the organization., * Serve as a hands-on technical lead for an AI/ML engineering team, providing technical guidance, architectural direction, and AI implementation strategy.

 * Design, build, train, integrate, deploy, and maintain production-ready AI/ML models and applications in secure environments.
 * Apply machine learning techniques to support retrieval augmented generation
 * Present results to a diverse audience in presentation or report form
 * Support architectural leadership, technical support, and advisement services to ensure system technologies are integrated and meeting the appropriate security requirements
 * Communicate technical findings, architectural recommendations, and project progress to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.