AI Machine Learning Developer Principal

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to build a team of AI/ML Developers to join our Solutions and Technology Group, reporting to the Intel Space CTO. In this matrixed role, you will lead the creation, prototyping, and operationalization of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Proof of Concepts (PoCs) specifically tailored for Intelligence Community (IC) mission use cases. This is a dynamic, high-impact set of positions supporting multiple programs. You will operate as a shared technical subject matter expert, balancing intermixed timelines, competing program priorities, and evolving delivery expectations. The ideal candidates excels at rapid prototyping, taking complex concepts and turning them into functional demonstrations. This is a hybrid opportunity and are open to candidates in Chantilly or NOVA. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• Active TS/SCI (or ability to immediately upgrade from TS if SCI was held within the last 3 years).
• Proficiency in Python and software engineering practices (version control with Git, unit testing, clean code architectures)
• Hands-on experience developing ML models using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and handling structured/unstructured data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying AI/ML models in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS C2S / SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks.
• Familiarity with MLOps and orchestration platforms (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Apache Airflow, Triton Inference Server).
• Experience using lightweight frontend tools (e.g., Streamlit, Gradio) to build functional, interactive user interfaces for demonstrations.
• Familiarity with IC missions

Responsibilities

• Rapidly design, build, and deploy high-fidelity, visual AI/ML prototypes (GenAI/LLMs, NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics) to address complex IC mission needs. The PoCs can be either on the unclassified side or on-prem in a SCIF.
• Collaborate with program leads and stakeholders to align prototypes with real-world user workflows and emerging technical requirements.
• Transition sandboxed PoCs into secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (AWS C2S, Azure Secret) and air-gapped networks.
• Build automated CI/CD pipelines, containerize applications, and ensure compliance with federal software assurance and security standards.
• Successfully divide technical execution across multiple active programs with distinct, overlapping deliverable timelines.
• Proactively negotiate schedules with multiple Project Managers to ensure all high-priority milestones are met.
• Conduct compelling live technical demonstrations for senior IC customers and maintain clean, reusable codebases and architectural documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal