AI Engineer, Principal - TS/SCI w/Poly
Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AI Engineer to join our team! Ready for a challenge that will keep you on the edge of Cybersecurity? Are you an experienced software professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment working with a collaborative team? If so, then apply today and be part of a team that supports the United States Cyber Command (USCC), where you will get to have significant impact on the mission of the USCC.
What You'll Be Doing
- Build and optimize AI-powered applications using large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, and other emerging AI technologies.
- Design and maintain AI infrastructure, including model serving, vector databases, orchestration frameworks, APIs, and cloud-based AI services.
- Apply ML Ops best practices for model lifecycle management, reproducibility, governance, and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate new AI tools, frameworks, and technologies, recommending adoption where they improve capability, efficiency, or scalability.
- Collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, DevOps engineers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical planning, and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Troubleshoot and optimize AI systems for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
- Adapt quickly to evolving technologies, changing priorities, and new project requirements while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline and 12+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience
- Active TS/SCI w/PolyAbility to manage competing priorities in fast-paced mission environments
- Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, model development, evaluation, and deployment.
- Experience with generative AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, AI agents, embeddings, and vector databases.
- Knowledge of AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, APIs, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and scalable deployment architectures.
- Proficiency in Python and common AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, or similar).
Desired Skills
- Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, NSA, DoD cyber operations, or related mission environments
- Experience in Cyber Security, or cloud computing
Security Clearance Requirement
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
Pay
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Holidays
About the Role
Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who are dedicated to providing superior service in support of national defense objectives.
Qualifications
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Skills
- Machine Learning Concepts
- Model Development & Evaluation
- Generative AI Technologies
- Cloud Platforms
- Python & AI/ML Frameworks
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holidays
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holidays
Pay
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00
Company Information
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!