Machine Learning Engineer

The JAAW Group LLC is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration effort for the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). The position focuses on developing, deploying, automating, monitoring, and continually improving machine learning capabilities within secure Department of Defense environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure to support training, validation, deployment, and operation of machine learning models.
• Design and implement automated machine learning pipelines.
• Build and maintain model-serving capabilities to enable efficient inference.
• Create and maintain reusable machine learning components, libraries, and engineering utilities.
• Apply MLOps practices to support continuous integration and deployment of models.
• Develop tools and processes for model monitoring, performance tracking, and explainability.
• Coordinate with data engineers to ensure data pipelines meet machine learning requirements.
• Develop testing frameworks and maintain technical documentation for machine learning components and processes.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing, deploying, or supporting machine learning systems.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks, programming languages, or ML development platforms.
• Understanding of model training, validation, deployment, inference, monitoring, and testing.
• Strong programming, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments.
• Experience with MLOps and automated ML pipelines.
• Experience with model serving and inference platforms.
• Experience with model monitoring, performance tracking, or explainability.
• Experience with scalable cloud or platform infrastructure supporting machine learning workloads.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options

About the Role and Team Collaboration

The JAAW Group LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration effort in support of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). This role supports the development, deployment, automation, monitoring, and continued improvement of machine learning capabilities within secure Department of Defense environments. The Machine Learning Engineer will collaborate with AI, data, software, cloud, and cybersecurity teams across the machine learning lifecycle.

Location, Clearance, and Employment Type

• Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)
• Clearance Required: Secret
• Employment Type: Full-Time