AI/ML Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AI/ML Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models and tools for data mining, predictive modeling, and knowledge discovery to enhance chemical and biological threat characterization.
• Build and optimize automated data pipelines for semantic/contextual chunking, named entity extraction, vector embedding, and relationship extraction.
• Integrate AI/ML-enabled capabilities into a secure, cloud-based data architecture, ensuring interoperability with existing systems via standardized APIs and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Develop and maintain model cards documenting model purpose, training data, performance metrics, limitations, and ethical considerations.
• Implement and monitor model performance, data/concept drift, and key metrics in real time; support model retraining and fine-tuning as new data becomes available.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and stakeholders to define requirements, validate outputs, and support the creation of knowledge graphs and enriched data products.
• Ensure all AI/ML workflows comply with DoD cybersecurity, data privacy, and access control requirements, including operation within isolated cloud environments.
• Develop tools and dashboards for model explainability, transparency, and user interaction with AI/ML outputs.
• Participate in Agile sprints, contribute to backlog refinement, and support documentation for AI/ML components.
• Assist in knowledge transfer and training activities, including the development of tutorials and best practices for AI/ML usage.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret or higher security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
• 3-8 years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in production or enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines for machine learning, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model deployment.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and cloud-native AI/ML services.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating AI/ML models into larger software systems.
• Understanding of data security, privacy, and access control best practices.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), vector/semantic search, and advanced NLP techniques.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and data governance standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, STIG, RMF).
• Experience developing AI/ML solutions for knowledge graph construction and ontology-based reasoning.
• Experience with model explainability, bias detection, and ethical AI practices.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and secure model deployment.
• Experience integrating AI/ML solutions in classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS).
• Prior experience supporting government or defense-related AI/ML projects.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation''s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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