AI/ML SME

Vantor • Reston, VA

10d • $161,000 - $269,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph Vantor is looking to add an AI/ML SME to our team to support a customer who has a fast-paced and exciting mission within the Intelligence Community. This position will support specialized communications programs and their associated infrastructure. The AI/ML SME will work independently and as part of a cross-functional team comprised of technical experts supporting an established and growing Intelligence Community (IC) mission. You will need to quickly understand complex technical concepts, make assessments, and articulate your recommendations to the customer. Previous experience working on-site to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and the IC is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Must have active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, statistics, or other relevant technical area.
• 8 years of professional experience developing AI/ML technology.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in technical field of study. (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar)
• Experience working on-site with customers, preferably within DoD / IC environments.
• SME level knowledge and experience with AI/ML and applied data science.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience configuring and building applications in Linux with familiarity in the design and implementation of embedded systems.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting low-level Linux issues including compatibility between specific Linux kernels and hardware drivers.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, Scala, TypeScript, and C++. Being well-versed in languages such as Python and R is key.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, model development, and real-world application.
• Ability to assess and advise realistic application of AI/ML algorithms to nascent problems/applications.
• Experience with: Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal models, vision-language models, embedding models (e.g., CLIP), agent-based systems, and modern AI frameworks.
• Systems-engineering mindset, and ability to devise solutions to unstructured problems at different levels of maturity: e.g. with shim/wrapper code, modifications to source code, pre-/post-processing of tasks.
• Familiarity with open-source repositories for exploring the latest AI-enabled software, models, and data including GitHub/GitLab, HuggingFace, Kaggle, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and support electrical/electronic engineers in developing new capabilities for programming and integrating customized models and algorithms for specific use cases.
• Design AI algorithms and models for edge processing in devices, products, software, and components for specific applications.
• Provide guidance and advise on Large and Small Language Modeling.
• Produce and provide supporting documentation, including user manuals and all design files related to newly developed projects.
• Interface with sponsors/customers and support the PM in translating high-level needs into actionable tasks.
• Evaluate feasibility and advise on realistic applications of AI/ML solutions.
• Contribute as both an individual technical resource and a team coordinator.
• Help align technical execution with operational requirements and customer expectations.

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

What This Job Offers

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