AI Engineer

AI Engineer

As a programmer, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to problem-solve to support transforming the federal government with AI. As an AI engineer on our national security team, you'll build agentic systems, fine tune models, build RL environments, and make AI a reality for our clients.

In this role, you'll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit AI models and technologies. You'll grow within a large community of AI engineers across the company and collaborate with product teams, data engineers, and government stakeholders to deliver world-class solutions to build agentic systems. Your skills and technical experience will help your clients navigate the landscape of AI algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define AI strategy for the intelligence community.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience working with LLMs or Generative AI systems
• Knowledge of AI frameworks, supporting tools, and design patterns such as LangGraph, MCP, or A2A
• Knowledge of a scripting language
• Ability to map AI solutions onto customer problems
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a technology field such as Computer Science or Statistics

Nice If You Have:

• Experience training generative AI systems
• Experience communicating technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience deploying generative AI systems into production environments
• Experience working in the intelligence community
• Experience with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch or Keras
• Knowledge of Python
• Knowledge of security requirements for production code in government systems
• Ability to translate general user requirements into actionable tasks
• Master's degree in a technology field preferred; Doctorate degree in a technology field a plus
• Cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified AI Practitioner

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation: At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement: As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model: Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to 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.