AI Engineer on Booz Allen Hamilton's Global Defense team responsible for training, testing, deploying, and maintaining ML models, with exposure to next generation tooling such as LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AI agents.

Responsibilities

Train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.
Apply suitable ML algorithms and technologies to mission-critical solutions.
Collaborate with senior architects, platform leads, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions across enterprise and mission environments.
Engage with next-generation tooling such as LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AI agents while contributing to high-impact efforts requiring both technical skill and strategic insight.
Help clients navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.
Collaborate with the team to address real-world challenges.
Define ML strategy for Global Defense.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in machine learning engineering within software engineering or data engineering roles.
Experience building AI-enabled features or prototypes using LLMs, embeddings, or third-party APIs including OpenAI or Anthropic.
Experience with prompt engineering concepts and using LLM SDKs or frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.
Experience with application containerization, CI/CD deployments, and Python.
Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP and their AI or ML services.
Experience with a vector database or search framework such as OpenSearch or Weaviate.
Experience developing backend services and building or consuming RESTful APIs.
Ability to follow code review practices, document work, and maintain clean, reusable code.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.

Technologies

Python
Docker
Git
AWS, Azure, GCP
OpenAI, Anthropic
LangChain, LlamaIndex
Ollama, Weaviate, OpenSearch
Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, Claude Code, LLMs

Benefits

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care

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.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements.
Projected compensation range: USD 77,600.00 to 176,000.00 per year.
The displayed estimate represents the typical salary range and is one component of the total compensation package.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

Identity verification will leverage advanced biometrics and AI; you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Booz Allen may take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is part of daily work at Booz Allen, and use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.

Work Model

Remote: Occasional in-person work at Booz Allen or customer facilities may be required.
Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility; may also involve customer facilities.
Onsite: Work primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating with colleagues and customers.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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