The Applied AI Engineer will support Booz Allen Hamilton’s national security team by training, testing, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models that learn from data. The role includes taking ownership of solution direction using best-fit ML algorithms and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.
- Own and define the direction of critical solutions by selecting and applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies.
- Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and MLOps engineers to deliver solutions, including processing data and information at massive scale.
- Guide clients as they navigate AI and ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.
- Solve real-world challenges and define AI strategy for national security customers.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering, applied AI and ML, or full-stack development, including AI integrations.
- Experience rapidly prototyping, developing, and iterating on use-case-specific AI solutions, such as chat systems, user-facing applications, and domain-specific copilots.
- Experience conducting comprehensive evaluation and tuning of AI outputs, including refining prompts, optimizing retrieval logic, and implementing custom heuristics.
- Experience with Python and building API endpoints, such as FastAPI or Flask, or using rapid UI frameworks such as Streamlit or Gradio to demonstrate AI capabilities.
- Ability to work closely with Mission Integration teams and product stakeholders to translate mission needs into refined, business-facing AI capabilities.
- Ability to pivot quickly between different domains and use cases while adapting to operational requirements.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Technologies
- Python
- FastAPI
- Flask
- Streamlit
- Gradio
- API endpoints
Nice If You Have
- Experience with human-in-the-loop (HITL) evaluation, AI red teaming, or assessing conversational interfaces for safety and hallucination mitigation.
- Experience with front-end development technologies, such as React or TypeScript, to support end-to-end user-facing product delivery.
- Experience deploying and managing analytical dashboards or mechanisms to track user interactions and model performance.
- Knowledge of user experience (UX) best practices, including conversational AI and generative interfaces.
- Security+ Certification.
Clearance Information
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
- Participation in Booz Allen’s benefit programs for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis
Identity Verification and Interview Participation
- Complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
- You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.
- Booz Allen reserves the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
This position is onsite. Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
