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MetroStar
MetroStar
201 – 500 Employees
ConsultingDefenseHealthcare
MetroStar is a Virginia-based IT consulting and digital services company with more than two decades of experience helping government organizations modernize technology. Its work spans artificial intelligence, digital experience, application modernization, and enterprise IT, supporting federal agencies and the defense and intelligence communities as well as clients in agriculture and healthcare. The company collaborates with organizations including the Air Force and USDA to improve digital services and advance mission-focused technology programs.
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Senior AI/ML Engineer II

Lead secure, production-ready AI/ML models and retrieval-augmented generation solutions at MetroStar. Guide engineering teams and turn technical findings into mission-focused outcomes.

USUnited StatesVAVirginia
$180,000 – $205,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredMachine Learning Engineer
AWSCloudKerasNumpyPostgresPythonScikit-LearnTensorflowTypeScript

Description

  • Lead an AI/ML engineering team with hands-on technical guidance, architectural direction, and implementation strategy.
  • Build, train, integrate, deploy, and maintain production AI/ML models and applications in secure environments.
  • Use machine learning techniques to support retrieval-augmented generation.
  • Present findings to varied audiences through presentations and reports.
  • Advise on architecture and technical integration to help systems meet applicable security requirements.
  • Share technical findings, architectural recommendations, and project updates with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Requirements

  • At least six years of relevant experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, machine learning, or a related technical field.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
  • Extensive experience using open-source AI/ML models and evaluating when proprietary models are appropriate.
  • Strong hands-on experience designing, building, training, integrating, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML models and production applications.
  • Experience developing agentic AI systems, including agents, orchestration workflows, and automated data processing.
  • Expert proficiency in at least two of these areas: generative AI/LLMs, natural language processing, retrieval-augmented generation, or neural networks.
  • At least six years of experience with two or more of Python, R, Anaconda, NumPy, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, or PostgreSQL.
  • At least six years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AI/ML data architectures and services, including model optimization, evaluation, and upkeep through Agile user stories and DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
  • Expert experience designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML solutions in classified AWS cloud environments at Impact Level 6 or higher.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess program and system performance, identify manual processes, and develop algorithms or automation to improve efficiency.
  • Strong experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining containerized AI/ML applications.
  • Ability to work primarily onsite at designated DC Metro locations, including Tysons Corner and Reston, Virginia, with occasional customer-site visits.
  • Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Company-paid training and certifications.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental leave and dependent care support.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs.

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