AI Engineer - SME- CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc. is hiring an AI Engineer to design, evaluate, and advance AI/ML-enabled applications and workflows in support of federal missions. This onsite role in Columbia, MD requires active government eligibility, including US citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, and an active polygraph.

Role Summary

The AI Engineer will focus on modern AI application patterns, with emphasis on LLM-based applications, RAG, and agentic systems. Responsibilities include designing and assessing AI-enabled workflows, providing technical advisory support for application development, and helping communicate technical tradeoffs to engineering teams and government stakeholders.

Location

• Columbia, MD (onsite)

Salary

• USD 100,000 - 180,000 per yearly

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph
• Requires current CI poly within the last seven (07) years
• 18 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; experience 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, including 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

Technologies

• LLMs
• LangChain, LangGraph
• Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI
• Haystack, LlamaIndex
• Python
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• RAG
• Agentic systems
• Prompt engineering

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

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium plus a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology (phones, computers, printers, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida, and Hawaii
• Team building events throughout the year including Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, and Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel