The AI Engineer role at iCatalyst supports a federal program, focusing on designing, developing, and applying AI and ML within a cloud-based GIS platform that enables geospatial analytics and UI/UX capabilities. The position is based in McLean, VA on a hybrid schedule, with an annual salary range of USD 130,000 to 165,000.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior developer for the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of a cloud-based, browser-accessible GIS platform supporting aeronautical information, airspace restrictions, and air traffic analysis.
- Architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript, ensuring high performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.
- Design, develop, and manage complex UI/UX, work with geospatial data models and services using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including spatial indexing, geoprocessing, and advanced spatial analytics.
- Develop sophisticated UI/UX capabilities including geospatial visualization, mapping services, spatial analysis, and real-time data processing.
- Integrate and consolidate data from multiple authoritative sources into a unified operational platform while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Lead the modernization of system architecture and software components using industry best practices, emerging technologies, and cloud-native design patterns.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and ML capabilities to enhance geospatial analytics, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, decision support, and operational efficiency.
- Design and implement AI/ML pipelines that leverage geospatial, airspace, and air traffic datasets to generate actionable insights and automate analytical workflows.
- Optimize application, database, and geospatial processing performance to support very large-scale datasets, complex spatial queries, and mission-critical operational requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for system architecture, code quality, DevSecOps practices, troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, domain experts, and engineering teams to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Ensure solutions comply with federal security, data governance, accessibility, and operational standards while maintaining high system availability and reliability.
- Support special projects such as corporate proposals and technical write-ups as needed.
- Provide support and expertise in the assigned domain and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards and support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
Requirements
- Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and enterprise GIS technologies.
- Experience with enterprise security tools such as SolarWinds and Splunk.
- Knowledge of frameworks including NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
- Experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.
- Strong planning and organizational skills and a collaborative team player.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative with minimal direction and solving problems.
- Effective interpersonal skills and professional interactions with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Technologies
- PostgreSQL, PostGIS
- Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript
- JIRA, Confluence, Visio
- SolarWinds, Splunk
- NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP
- AWS, Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect
Benefits
- Medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Phone and internet reimbursement for eligible employees
- Transportation support for select locations
- Training and education assistance (per eligibility)
- Annual wellness benefit
- Social and community giveback programs
About iCatalyst
iCatalyst, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, machine learning and robotic process automation, delivering mission-driven solutions to federal and commercial clients since 2007. The company emphasizes agility, security, and scalability, guided by a CMMI ML 3 framework and supported by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications.
Core Capabilities
- AI driven digital transformation
- Cloud and infrastructure modernization
- Data engineering and advanced analytics
- Enterprise IT modernization and mission-focused program management
Why Join ICatalyst
- People-centric culture with a history of innovation
- Cutting-edge AI and digital transformation projects
- Mission-driven teams offering meaningful impact
- Opportunities for career growth in a certified, high-performing organization
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive compensation
Role Overview
The organization seeks an AI Engineer to augment the federal program team, contributing to advanced technologies and mission-critical initiatives in a collaborative environment.
Travel
Minimal or no travel is anticipated.
Additional Information
iCatalyst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Candidates may be required to comply with client-specific security and NDA requirements. The company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities or requirements as needed.
Next Step
Explore a career at iCatalyst to grow alongside colleagues pursuing excellence in technology and innovation. Apply today to join a team shaping the future of AI and GIS solutions.
