Jobs · Engineering · Maryland

AI/ML Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. · Annapolis Junction, MD · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

About the role

Work directly with mission users to capture workflows, document operational decision points, and translate them into effective AI-enabled capabilities. Design and implement solutions that may include LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, or hybrid approaches depending on mission needs. Streamline analytical tasks, improve data accessibility, and support rapid, informed decision-making in high-tempo environments. Collaborate with operators, analysts, developers, and mission leadership to ensure solutions integrate cleanly with existing systems, perform reliably in production, and adhere to the security and governance expectations of classified environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 14 years of experience with 3+ years in AI/ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments
  • Experience capturing user workflows and translating them into structured process maps, automation requirements, or executable logic
  • Experience designing or implementing LLM-based or agentic workflows, including multi-step reasoning, tool integrations, and orchestration
  • Experience integrating AI systems with APIs, enterprise data stores, or mission platforms
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience engineering AI capabilities in on-premise or multi-classification environments
  • Experience with AWS or Azure, including work in restricted or classified environments
  • Experience with AI/LLM development frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or CrewAI
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, vLLM, or llama.cpp
  • Experience with cyber or intelligence workflows, operational data types, or mission-oriented analytical processes
  • Master’s degree in AI, ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering

Benefits

  • 25 days PTO
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1
  • 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting

The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

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