Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer

FTS International, LLC•Chantilly, VA

3d•$149,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics. FTS has an opportunity for an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer will support a USG Program Office leading the Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms.

Requirements

TS/SCI with polygraph
BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
9+ years' relevant experience
Demonstrated acquisition support experience of 5 or more years
AI/ML experience
Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Proficient skills using Jira and Confluence tools
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations

Nice To Haves

MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
Systems engineering and integration applied to spacecraft, ground, and launch systems
R&D of artificial intelligence/machine learning agents
System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning technologies applied to space systems
IC mission, organizations, disciplines, systems, and/or processes
Experience working as a SETA
General understanding of satellite architecture (payloads and bus sub-systems)
General understanding of satellite operations (planning & scheduling, mission management, and command and control

Responsibilities

Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages including but not limited to statement of work, Justification & Approval, development of Request for Contract Action Package (RCAP) artifacts, Request For Information (RFI), Request For Proposal (RFP), and executive briefing materials
Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of RFIs and/or proposals in support of source selection
Evaluation of advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces into space and ground systems
Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, development of epics, features, and demo coordination
Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs
Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment
Support systems engineering activities such as risk management, schedule management, and technical performance management
Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations
Assessment of white papers and vendor marketing materials