Machine Learning Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support its defense technology team by training, testing, deploying, and maintaining models that learn from data. In this onsite role in Arlington, VA, you will help implement AI capabilities for mission-critical solutions while working alongside data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and product owners to deliver a range of AI use cases.

This position centers on building reliable machine learning systems, selecting appropriate algorithms and tools, and shaping the direction of mission-critical work. You will also guide clients through the ML landscape of frameworks and model development approaches.

Responsibilities

• Train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data
• Implement AI that enables faster mission success
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and product owners to deliver solutions covering a wide variety of AI use cases
• Guide clients on navigating ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks
• Define the direction of mission-critical solutions

Requirements

• Experience with AI, data science, or ML engineering, including developing and deploying models
• Experience developing code using a common programming language, including Python, C++, Rust, or Java
• Experience with data handling and model development
• Knowledge of Python coding and libraries, including scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Knowledge of deep learning, computer vision, or generative AI
• Ability to leverage AI productivity tools for coding such as Cursor
• Ability to solve client issues and problems
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Technologies

• Python
• C++
• Rust
• Java
• scikit-learn
• TensorFlow
• PyTorch
• Cursor

Nice If You Have

• Experience with generative and agentic AI technologies such as LLMs, MCP, LangChain, or LangGraph
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

Identity Verification

• Complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud
• Be on camera during interviews and assessments
• Booz Allen reserves the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud

Candidate AI Usage Policy

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Onsite: Work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role
• Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings

Compensation

• Projected compensation range: $77,600 to $176,000 (annualized USD)
• This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date

Benefits

• Health
• Life
• Disability
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of the company's values

Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)
Education: Bachelor's degree