Applied AI Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level AI Engineering role at Bah. McLean · full-time · $99,000–$225,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Train, test, launch and maintain models, choosing machine-learning methods that fit each critical solution
- Build and refine AI tools for specific uses, including chat systems, user-facing apps and domain-focused copilots
- Assess AI responses and improve them through prompt changes, retrieval adjustments or custom rules
- Turn mission needs into practical AI capabilities with integration teams and product stakeholders
- Work with data and AI specialists to deliver solutions that process information at large scale
What you bring
- At least three years in software engineering, applied AI or machine learning, or full-stack development, including AI integrations
- Hands-on work prototyping and iterating on use-case-specific AI applications, plus evaluating and improving their outputs
- Python experience and the ability to build API endpoints or quick demonstration interfaces
- A bachelor's degree and an active TS/SCI clearance
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an engineer who can shift between domains and translate operational needs into AI applications. A TS/SCI clearance is required, and interviews and assessments require you to be on camera. During interviews, AI assistance is prohibited unless you have explicit permission.
From the employer
The Opportunity:
As an experienced engineer, you know that artificial intelligence (AI) is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to problem-solve to support an enterprise-wide application and data capability. As an AI engineer on our national security team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.
In this role, you’ll own and define the direction of critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll be part of a large community of AI engineers across the company and collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and MLOps engineers to deliver world class solutions, including processing data and information at a massive scale. Your skills and extensive technical expertise will guide clients as they navigate the landscape of AI and ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.
Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define AI strategy for our national security customers.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 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, or domain-specific copilots
- Experience conducting comprehensive evaluation and tuning of AI outputs, including refining prompts, optimizing retrieval logic, or implementing custom heuristics
- Experience with Python and building API endpoints such as FastAPI, Flask, or similar products, or rapid UI frameworks such as Streamlit, Gradio, or similar products 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, adapting AI solutions to various operational requirements
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree
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:
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
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to 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. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the 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
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.