AI Engineer (GIS)

iCatalyst•Mclean, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

iCatalyst, Inc. is seeking an AI Engineer to join their growing team in support of a federal program. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies and contributing to impactful, mission-critical initiatives. The company specializes in AI, NLP, ML, and RPA, partnering with federal and commercial clients to deliver innovative solutions. iCatalyst operates under CMMI ML 3 Services and Software Development framework and holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications.

Requirements

Expertise in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, enterprise GIS technologies and related technologies.
Experience using enterprise security tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Splunk etc.).
Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
Experience using tools e.g. JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.
Strong planning and organizing skills and are a team player.
Ability to prioritize and work effectively towards deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to take initiative with minimal direction and to solve problems.
Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and enterprise GIS technologies.
Proven experience developing and deploying advanced AI/ML-enabled geospatial solutions in complex, data-intensive environments.
Extensive knowledge of geospatial data management, spatial analytics, aeronautical information systems, and airspace or transportation domain applications.
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
Experience supporting federal programs preferred.
BS/BA degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 10 years of experience OR a MS/MA degree in STEM discipline with 8 years of experience.
Public Trust Clearance - Due to federal clearance requirements for this position, only U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible. Candidates with visa sponsorship —now or in the future—are not eligible for this clearance.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required.
Ability to successfully pass a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as AI, ML, AWS/Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior developer for the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of a cloud-based, browser-accessible Geographic Information System (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 application 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (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.
Special projects such as corporate proposals, technical write ups, etc., as needed.
Provide support and expertise in assigned domain.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Benefits

variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
a dental plan option
a vision plan
a 401(k)-plan offering the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
vacation
sick
11 Federal holidays
military leave
bereavement leave
jury duty leave
short and long-term disability benefits
life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Phone and internet Reimbursement for eligible employees
Transportation Support (Uber rides to & from HQ to select locations)
Training & Education Assistance (per eligibility)
Annual Wellness Benefit
Social and Community giveback