AI/ML Engineer

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

*Position is contingent upon contract award*

SOSi is seeking an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (Al/ML) Engineer. The AI/ML Engineer shall design, develop, test, evaluate, and deploy Al/ML models and ensembles across various domains, including generative Al, classification, prediction, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and reinforcement learning. Al/ML engineering services will be provided to support Sponsor's initiatives, leveraging expertise in Al/ML algorithms, software development, and cloud computing.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and develop Al/ML models and ensembles using Sponsor's data and requirements.
• Preprocess, clean, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured Sponsor data to assess utility for Al model training and testing.
• Collaborate with staff officers to conceptualize, design, develop, and execute experiments verifying model performance and system soundness.
• Deploy and maintain Al/ML models and ensembles in cloud-based environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Develop and maintain extract, transform, and load (ETL) pipelines, SQL configurations, and
• performance metrics to support Al/ML applications.
• Document and communicate methods and findings using Sponsor's formats and templates, which could include authoring analytic publications, producing ad-hoc reports, creating data visualizations, delivering slideshow presentations or briefings, or documenting methods in GitHub repositories.
• Provide technical education to staff on an ad-hoc basis on AI/ML related topics.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Al/ML to support Sponsor's initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance. 
• Demonstrated professional experience with the following required tools, systems, services, and data types:
  • Python or R programming languages for AI/ML development.
  • Deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
  • Version control systems, such as GitHub.
  • Cloud computing services from major providers, including experience with cloud-based AI/ML development and deployment.
  • AI/ML model development and deployment, including model turning, experimentation, validation, and benchmarking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML model explainability and interpretability techniques.
• Familiarity with Sponsor’s enterprise services, security controls, and data management practices.
• Experience with front-end web development frameworks, such as Flask.
• Experience with Tableau to produce visualizations and dashboards.
• Experience with verification and validation test benches.

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.