Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, Senior

Senior Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton, onsite in Fort Meade, MD, focused on designing and delivering AI-enabled capabilities for national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with mission users to capture workflows, document operational decision points, and translate them into actionable AI-enabled capabilities.
• Architect and deploy solutions that may include LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, or hybrid approaches aligned with mission needs.
• Streamline analytical tasks, enhance data accessibility, and support rapid, informed decision-making in high-tempo environments.
• Work with operators, analysts, developers, and mission leadership to ensure seamless integration with existing systems, reliable production performance, and adherence to security and governance expectations in classified environments.

Requirements

• Experience capturing user workflows and translating them into structured process maps, automation requirements, or executable logic.
• Experience designing or implementing LLM-based or agentic workflows, including multi-step reasoning, tool integrations, and orchestration.
• Experience integrating AI systems with APIs, enterprise data stores, or mission platforms.
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in AI / ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments, or 6+ years of such experience in lieu of a degree.

Technologies

• Python, LangChain, LangGraph, PydanticAI, CrewAI
• PyTorch, TensorFlow, vLLM, llama.cpp
• AWS, Azure

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care

Clearance

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000 to $225,000 USD annually. Salary is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. This range represents Booz Allen's typical compensation for the role and is one component of total rewards.

Identity verification

• As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to complete identity verification using biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against fraud.
• Interviews and assessments may require you to be on camera; Booz Allen reserves the right to capture your image for identity verification.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

• AI is part of Booz Allen's daily work, and responsible use of AI tools is encouraged. Use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.

Work model

• Remote: Remote work possible, with potential in-person requirements at Booz Allen or customer facilities.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility; occasional visits to customer facilities may be required.
• Onsite: Primary work at a Booz Allen office or customer facility with direct collaboration.

Commitment to non-discrimination

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.