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: 51 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $223k for comparable roles.

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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 critical solutions by implementing AI to enable faster mission success while collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and product owners. The role involves conducting statistical analyses on business processes and guiding clients through the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks. Required technical skills include Python coding with libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, as well as experience in C++, Rust, or Java. You will work with deep learning, computer vision, and generative AI technologies. Preferred expertise includes LLMs, MCP, LangChain, LangGraph, and supervised or unsupervised learning to solve complex 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 Deep Learning Computer Vision Generative AI LLMs LangChain LangGraph Supervised Learning Unsupervised Learning Cursor

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 critical solutions by implementing various AI use cases.
Guide clients through the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.
Develop code using Python and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Solve real-world challenges and define AI strategy for national security.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree required.
Secret clearance is required.
2+ years of experience in AI, data science, data/program analytics, 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.
Ability to solve client issues and problems.