CareerPlan

Machine Learning Engineer

Washington, DCFull-time$108k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning models and MLOps frameworks for mission-critical applications in defense, national security, and federal civilian sectors.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps)

Builds

Production ML models, MLOps pipelines, and scalable AI systems for US federal government clients

Domain

US Federal Government (Defense, National Security, Public Safety)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Hugging Face, MLOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure Machine Learning

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in STEM (Ph.D. preferred)

Technologies

Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure Machine Learning

Responsibilities

Develop MLOps frameworks and workflows; Build, train, deploy, and maintain ML models in production; Design and maintain end-to-end ML pipelines; Implement MLOps best practices including model versioning and automated retraining; Collaborate to integrate ML solutions into mission-critical applications; Monitor production systems and address model drift.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC