Machine Learning Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VAAlexandria, VAWashington, DC
Salary: $77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted: 81 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Sep 20, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Machine Learning Engineer

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Machine Learning Engineer As a Machine Learning Engineer on the defense technology team, you will train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data to support innovation across the DoD market. You will own and define the direction of mission-critical solutions by implementing AI to enable faster mission success while collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, solution architects, and product owners. The role involves conducting statistical analyses on business processes and guiding clients through various machine learning algorithms, tools, and frameworks. Required technical skills include Python coding with libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch; experience with C++, Rust, or Java; and expertise in deep learning, computer vision, or generative AI. You will also utilize AI productivity tools like Cursor. Preferred experience includes supervised and unsupervised learning, LLMs, MCP, LangChain, or LangGraph to solve national security challenges.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 41 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch scikit-learn C++ Rust Java LLMs LangChain LangGraph Computer Vision Generative AI Deep Learning Cursor Supervised Learning Unsupervised Learning

What you'll do

Train, test, deploy, and maintain machine learning models that learn from large datasets.
Conduct statistical analyses on business processes using machine learning techniques.
Define the direction of mission-critical solutions by implementing AI to improve mission success.
Develop code for AI applications using Python, C++, Rust, or Java.
Implement a wide variety of AI use cases including computer vision and generative AI.
Guide clients through the selection and implementation of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.
Define AI strategy for national security and solve real-world challenges for defense customers.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience with artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning engineering.
Experience developing and deploying models.
Proficiency in Python coding and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Experience with common programming languages including C++, Rust, or Java.
Experience with deep learning, computer vision, or generative AI.
Experience with data handling and leveraging AI productivity tools for coding.
Bachelor's degree.