Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer 2

The AI/ML Engineer designs, builds, tests, and productizes machine learning solutions to address business needs. This onsite role at Akina focuses on end-to-end development, including model architecture, evaluation, data pipeline interaction, and the transition from prototypes to scalable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AI/ML solutions to support strong performance across training, retraining, deployment, scheduling, monitoring, and iterative improvements based on user and system feedback.
• Select appropriate datasets to support model development and performance.
• Apply statistical analysis and run machine learning algorithms to generate actionable results for model improvement.
• Train and retrain systems as needed to maintain or improve effectiveness.
• Execute standard test and evaluation protocols for AI and ML models.
• Provide system integration oversight and support verification and validation needs through iterative design.
• Research and implement a broad range of AI and ML algorithms and tools.
• Design or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods.
• Apply principles related to software architecture, data modeling, and data structures.
• Transform and convert data science prototypes into scalable solutions suitable for operational use.
• Verify data quality and assess model output quality.
• Identify data distribution differences that may impact model performance.
• May lead geographically diverse teams and serve as a primary point of contact for AI-related matters.

Required Qualifications

• Meets the standard AIML2 labor category requirements.
• Five (5) years of experience in applied machine learning in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or deep learning from an accredited college or university.
• With a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 5 additional years of machine learning experience may be substituted for the Master’s requirement.
• Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, such as Python, Java, C, and R.
• Experience using standard machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

Technologies

• Python
• Java
• C
• R
• PyTorch
• TensorFlow

Compensation and Location

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (onsite)
• Salary Range: USD 207,000 - 253,000 per year
• Position ID: 25-8950-AIML2

Benefits

• 24 days PTO accrued annually
• 11 federal holidays
• 401k is 100% vested on your start date
• Company direct contribution worth 10% of your salary
• Healthcare: Akina covers 100% of employee costs and 50% toward dependents
• Educational assistance towards college classes
• Coverage for costs associated with job-related training and certifications

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or deep learning.