AI Engineer

What iCatalyst offers

iCatalyst is a forward‑looking technology partner focused on AI, NLP, ML, and robotic process automation. This hybrid role in McLean, Virginia supports a federal program by designing and applying AI and ML within a cloud‑based GIS platform that delivers geospatial analytics and UI/UX capabilities. The position carries a salary range of USD 130,000 to 165,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work‑life balance.

Role responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of a cloud‑based, browser‑accessible GIS platform supporting aeronautical information, airspace restrictions, and air traffic analysis.
• Architect, develop, and optimize enterprise‑scale applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript, ensuring high performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Design, develop, and manage complex UI/UX, working with geospatial data models and services via PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including spatial indexing, geoprocessing, and advanced spatial analytics.
• Develop sophisticated UI/UX capabilities including geospatial visualization, mapping services, spatial analysis, and real‑time data processing.
• Integrate data from multiple authoritative sources into a unified operational platform while preserving data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Modernize system architecture and software components using best practices, emerging technologies, and cloud‑native design patterns.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and ML capabilities to enhance geospatial analytics, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, decision support, and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement AI/ML pipelines that leverage geospatial, airspace, and air traffic datasets to generate actionable insights and automate analytical workflows.
• Optimize application, database, and geospatial processing performance to support very large datasets, complex spatial queries, and mission‑critical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on expertise for system architecture, code quality, DevSecOps practices, troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, domain experts, and engineering teams to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure solutions comply with federal security, data governance, accessibility, and operational standards while maintaining high system availability and reliability.
• Support special projects such as corporate proposals and technical write‑ups as needed.
• Provide domain expertise and support in assigned areas and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Maintain adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and enterprise GIS technologies.
• Experience with enterprise security tools such as SolarWinds and Splunk.
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks including NIST 800‑53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.
• Strong planning, organizational skills, and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively toward deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative with minimal direction and solving problems.
• Professional, courteous interaction with diverse stakeholders and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Technologies

• PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript
• JIRA, Confluence, Visio
• SolarWinds, Splunk
• NIST 800‑53, FISMA, FedRAMP
• AWS, Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect

Benefits

• Medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Phone and internet reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation support for select locations
• Training and education assistance (per eligibility)
• Annual wellness benefit
• Social and community giveback programs

About iCatalyst

iCatalyst, Inc. specializes in AI, NLP, ML, and RPA. Since 2007 we have partnered with federal and commercial clients to deliver mission‑driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and digital transformation. Our approach emphasizes agility, security, and scalability, supported by the CMMI ML 3 Services and Software Development framework and certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Core capabilities

We focus on AI‑driven digital transformation, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data engineering and advanced analytics, and enterprise IT modernization combined with mission‑focused program and change management.

Why join iCatalyst

• People are at the center of what we do
• Award‑winning culture of innovation in a friendly workplace
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge AI and digital transformation projects
• Be part of a mission‑driven team
• Grow your career in a stable, certified, high‑performing organization
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay

Role overview

We are seeking an AI Engineer to join our growing team in support of a federal program. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and contribute to impactful, mission‑critical initiatives.

Travel

Minimal or no travel anticipated.

Additional information

iCatalyst is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Candidates will be required to adhere to client‑specific compliance requirements and sign NDAs. iCatalyst reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, duties, or requirements as business needs evolve.

Next steps

Explore a career at iCatalyst and join colleagues who share the ambition to deliver their best work. Apply today to contribute to a team shaping the future of technology and innovation.