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Machine Learning Engineer
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What they do
A Machine Learning Engineer specializes in designing, building, and deploying machine learning models. They utilize statistical and mathematical techniques, parallelizing processing, hyperparameter tuning, and other optimization methodologies to improve model performance. Responsibilities also include collecting and preprocessing large datasets, conducting exploratory data analysis, working closely with data engineers to understand data requirements, and engineer input variables for machine learning models.
$123,933 / year median in Virginia
Job Description
- Assess existing training and simulation workflows to identify opportunities where machine learning can improve operational effectiveness.
- Design, develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for predictive analytics, behavior modeling, automation, and performance assessment.
- Build and maintain data pipelines supporting model training, testing, validation, and deployment.
- Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to evaluate emerging machine learning capabilities.
- Integrate machine learning solutions into Linux-based software environments using APIs, containers, and modern deployment techniques.
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and architects to support implementation efforts.
- Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, design reviews, and technical discussions.
- Troubleshoot and optimize machine learning workflows, model performance, and software integrations.
- Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, evaluation reports, and implementation recommendations.
- Support system testing, validation activities, and occasional on-site customer support.
Compensation:
$55- 60/hr Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
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- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong Python development experience.
- Experience developing, training, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models.
- Experience working within Linux-based development environments.
- Experience with data preparation, feature engineering, model training, and model evaluation workflows.
- Software engineering experience supporting application development, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems with limited direction.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 3 months of hire.
- Experience deploying machine learning models into production or operational environments.
- Experience integrating ML models into software applications and workflows.
- Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, ONNX, or similar ML frameworks.
- Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or service-based architectures.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, or containerized deployments.
- Experience with Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, or MLOps practices.
- Experience with model monitoring, model lifecycle management, or ML operations.
- Experience building data pipelines and automation solutions.
- Experience working with voice, sensor, telemetry, geospatial, operational, or training data.
- Experience supporting simulation environments, training systems, or modeling & simulation efforts.
- Experience supporting Navy, DoD, aerospace, defense, or other regulated environments.
- Experience conducting technical research, prototyping, and solution evaluation.
- Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments while helping define future ML capabilities and roadmap initiatives.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings