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
49 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Machine Learning Engineer

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 and guide clients through the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks. The role requires expertise in deep learning, computer vision, and generative or agentic AI technologies including LLMs, MCP, LangChain, and LangGraph. You will develop code using Python, C++, Rust, or Java, while potentially utilizing libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Candidates must possess a Secret clearance and experience with data handling and model development to solve complex problems within the national security domain.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 41 postings across 3 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Train, test, deploy, and maintain machine learning models that learn from large datasets.
  • Implement AI solutions to enable faster mission success for the defense market.
  • Conduct statistical analyses on business processes using various machine learning techniques.
  • Develop code for AI applications using languages such as Python, C++, Rust, or Java.
  • Build and deploy generative and agentic AI technologies including LLMs, LangChain, or LangGraph.
  • Guide clients through the selection and implementation of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.
  • Define AI strategies to solve real-world challenges for national security.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning engineering.
  • Experience developing and deploying models including deep learning, computer vision, or generative AI.
  • Experience with generative and agentic AI technologies like LLMs, MCP, LangChain, or LangGraph.
  • Proficiency in a common programming language such as Python, C++, Rust, or Java.
  • Experience with data handling and model development.
  • Ability to solve client issues and problems.
  • Bachelor's degree.

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