CareerPlan

Principal Machine Learning Engineer (EO/IR)

USAFull-time$153k–$204k2026-10-18 → 2026-11-09
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and deploy deep learning models for EO/IR image processing to support U.S. Space Development Agency missions.

Role type

Principal Machine Learning Engineer (EO/IR)

Builds

Machine learning pipelines and solutions for Optical Systems applications

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Computer Vision

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning, Computer vision, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Linear algebra, Model deployment, CI/CD, Containerization

Preferred skills

C/C++/Rust, Dataset curation, TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Design, train, and deploy machine-learning models for Optical Systems applications; Build and maintain machine-learning pipelines for data ingestion, feature engineering, training, and inference; Collaborate with researchers and engineers in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision; Rapidly prototype and develop systems for integration into operational use; Troubleshoot, fix bugs, and maintain existing and new systems; Keep up with machine-learning research and assess new tools, frameworks, and techniques