Machine Learning Engineer

The JAAW Group LLC is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration effort for the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure for training, validation, deployment, and operations of machine learning models
• Design and implement automated machine learning pipelines
• Build and maintain model-serving capabilities to support efficient inference
• Create and maintain reusable ML components, libraries, and engineering utilities
• Implement MLOps practices to enable continuous integration and deployment of models
• Develop tools and processes for model monitoring, performance tracking, and explainability
• Partner with data engineers to ensure data pipelines meet machine learning requirements
• Develop testing frameworks and maintain technical documentation for ML components and processes

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding
• U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience developing, deploying, or supporting machine learning systems
• Experience with machine learning frameworks, programming languages, or ML development platforms
• Understanding of the ML lifecycle: training, validation, deployment, inference, monitoring, and testing
• Strong programming, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DoD or federal government environments
• Experience with MLOps and automated ML pipelines
• Experience with model serving and inference platforms
• Experience with model monitoring, performance tracking, or explainability
• Experience with scalable cloud or platform infrastructure supporting ML workloads

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options

About the Role

• Support development, deployment, automation, monitoring, and continued improvement of machine learning capabilities in secure Department of Defense environments
• Collaborate with AI, data, software, cloud, and cybersecurity teams across the ML lifecycle
• Serve as part of the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration effort for the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)

Location / Clearance / Employment Type

• Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)
• Clearance required: Secret
• Employment type: Full-Time