Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer 3

Akina, Inc. is hiring an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer 3 to support the VISTA project (MT&E Team) and related AI/ML engineering work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, test, and productize AI/ML algorithms to address business challenges
• Develop AI/ML models that learn and produce predictions based on business logic tied to customer requirements
• Apply end-to-end expertise across model architecture, data pipeline interactions, and metrics (application, interpretation, and presentation)
• Use knowledge of training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and iterative improvement driven by user and system feedback
• Build scalable solutions focused on optimal performance across the model lifecycle
• Select appropriate datasets and run statistical analysis to support model development
• Run machine learning algorithms, use results to improve models, and train or retrain systems when needed
• Use and work with various ML libraries and packages
• Execute standard test and evaluation protocols and oversee system integration
• Lead iterative test and evaluation of AI and ML algorithms to meet verification and validation requirements
• Research and implement a broad range of AI/ML algorithms and tools
• Design or select data and knowledge representation methods
• Recognize and apply software architecture, data modeling, and data structures
• Transform and convert data science prototypes into scalable solutions
• Verify data and model output quality
• Identify differences in data distribution that can affect model performance
• Define test and evaluation criteria including explainability and resiliency
• Apply deep understanding of AI logic, semantics, ontologies, and knowledge representation
• Design, evaluate, and productize AI/ML models across a range of commercial cloud-based architectures
• Serve as a primary point of contact for AI-related matters
• May be responsible for leading geographically diverse teams
• Broaden AIML frameworks and machine learning libraries

Requirements

• Standard AIML3 labor category requirements
• 10 years experience deploying machine learning algorithms is required
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or deep learning from an accredited college or university is required
• 7 additional years of machine learning experience with a relevant Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for a Master’s degree

Technologies

• Python
• Java
• C
• R
• Machine learning algorithms
• ML libraries and packages

Clearance

• TS/SCI - Polygraph required

Compensation & Location

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (onsite)
• Salary range: USD 241,000 - 295,000 per year
• Position ID: 25-8953-AIML3

Benefits

• 24 days PTO accrued annually
• 11 federal holidays
• 401k is 100% vested on your start date
• Company direct contribution worth 10% of your salary
• Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees
• Akina covers 50% toward dependents
• Educational assistance towards college classes
• Akina will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications