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 provide mission-critical solutions for the DoD market. You will collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and product owners to implement various AI use cases while guiding clients through the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks. Your daily work involves performing statistical analyses on business processes and developing code using Python, C++, Rust, or Java. The role requires expertise in scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and deep learning, computer vision, or generative AI. You may also utilize LLMs, MCP, LangChain, or LangGraph. To succeed in this national security domain, you must possess a Secret clearance and experience with data handling and model development to solve complex real-world 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 Deep Learning Computer Vision Generative AI LLMs LangChain LangGraph MCP 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.
Implement AI solutions to enable faster mission success for the defense market.
Define the direction of mission-critical solutions and overall AI strategy for national security.
Guide clients through the selection and implementation of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.
Develop code using Python and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Implement advanced technologies including computer vision, generative AI, and LLMs.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning engineering including model development and deployment.
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 utilizing AI productivity tools like Cursor.
Ability to solve client issues and problems.
Bachelor's degree.