AI SETA Systems Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an AI/ML SETA Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) services supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) in Chantilly, VA. This role involves providing specialized technical and engineering expertise supporting the acquisition of software services reliant on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). The client is tasked with leading the integration of mission-focused tools to foster increased efficiency, automation, and information sharing. The engineer will also assist and advise Government managers responsible for the complete end-to-end lifecycle of the customer's Ground Enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in STEM related field of study such as Computer Programming, Information Systems, or similar with five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• 5 years of experience in SharePoint development, site customization, and workflow automation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React, and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Power Automate, Power BI, and PowerShell scripting for automation and data management tasks.
• Experience with Git based version control; exposure to DevSecOps aligned digital engineering toolchains
• Strong engineering background with knowledge of software architectures and machine learning approaches.
• Experience with ontologies, training dataset generation, model evaluation and validation, and responsible AI practices.
• Domain knowledge in Agile software development practices (Scrum, SAFe) and cloud computing architectures with experience monitoring software development progress via agile metrics, identifying risks, discrepancies, and performance issues.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated capability and success working in team environments.
• Strong oral and written communications ability on significant technical matters often requiring coordination within a high-tempo environment.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications may include Tableau Certified Data Analyst, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide data collection and analysis to enable transparency and explainability of AI/ML systems.
• Provide technical and engineering support to the Government customer to manage machine learning analytics programs; apply knowledge and experience to develop and scale AI/ML models in multiple phenomenologies.
• Provide software architecture and other technical expertise to support the planning of future systems and architectures, and oversight of development contractors.
• Apply systems analysis and design methodology assessments to identify technical debt, architectural runway and efficiency trade-offs against current and proposed/desired cloud-based software system design.
• Develop briefings and documentation material to illustrate features, capabilities and mission use cases for the computer vision tool portfolio, including developing technical roadmaps and the acquisition strategies/documentation to implement them.
• Facilitate technical and programmatic interchanges; identify and resolve issues; and provide engineering and technical advice to the customer to achieve innovative capabilities for automated machine learning analytics.
• Work side-by-side with the other GED SETA staff comprised of world-class System Engineers, Acquisition Engineers and Domain Experts to lead the customer in acquiring modern processing applications.

What This Job Offers

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