Al/ML Engineer (SME)

Peraton is seeking an AI/ML Engineer (SME) to support the MODES III program supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for architecting, developing, and integrating AI and machine learning capabilities into MODES III application development efforts to enhance functionality, automation, and mission outcomes. This position is remote and requires an active Secret clearance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

AI/ML Engineer. Responsible for architecting, developing, and integrating AI and machine learning capabilities into MODES III application development efforts to enhance functionality, automation, and mission outcomes.
• Leads design and development of AI/ML-enabled application features supporting MODES III application development activities.
• Applies machine learning, natural language processing, or automation techniques to enhance application functionality, decision support, and user interaction.
• Oversees integration of AI/ML components into application architectures, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Establishes model development, training, validation, and deployment approaches aligned with Agile application development practices.
• Collaborates with application developers, product owners, and DevSecOps teams to ensure AI/ML solutions align with functional requirements and release cycles.
• Ensures AI/ML implementations adhere to Government security, data handling, and ethical use guidelines.
• Provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise for AI/ML approaches used within application development efforts.
• Familiar with: PyTorch/TensorFlow/Keras, Hugging Face transformers, LangChain, RAG toolkits, FAISS/Pinecone, SageMaker/Vertex AI, MLflow/Kubeflow, Terraform/CloudFormation, EKS/GPU EC2, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, AWS Lake Formation/Feature Store, QuickSight/Tableau, Secrets Manager/KMS, eMASS/RMF.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience / Education: 12 years of relevant experience with BS/BA degree or 10 years with a MS/MA or 8 years with PhD or 16 years w/o a degree or 14 years with AS/AA
• Certifications: This role requires a demonstration of capability within the Cyberspace IT workforce. Successful applicants must satisfy Foundational Qualification standards via an approved industry certification (e.g., A+ or Network+) or documented equivalent military/educational training as defined in the DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative development practices.
• Experience with machine learning model deployment, MLOps pipelines, or AI/ML frameworks in production environments.
• CompTIA Security+

Worklocation: renote with ability to travel to the NCR if needed

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.