Location: Hybrid (some travel to Washington DC area)
Work Type: FullTime
About PingWind
PingWind is an SBAcertified ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering missioncritical technology solutions to federal government partners. We help clients secure information modernize systems and optimize performance through advanced technologiesincluding AIdriven operations and machine learning. Our team values innovation teamwork and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world. Join us to work with smart dedicated individuals on important missions that shape the future.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior AI/ML Engineer to join our growing team. In this role you will contribute to the design development and deployment of machine learning models and AI solutions that support our clients digital transformation and automation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for earlycareer professionals eager to learn grow and make an impact in a collaborative missiondriven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in collecting cleaning and preprocessing structured and unstructured data for use in machine learning models.
Support the design training testing and deployment of machine learning and deep learning models for realworld applications.
Collaborate with senior engineers and crossfunctional teams to identify extract and engineer relevant features for model performance.
Analyze and evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics; help optimize models for accuracy and efficiency.
Contribute to the integration and deployment of ML models into production environments using APIs or deployment pipelines.
Stay current with the latest AI/ML trends tools and best practices; experiment with innovative techniques under guidance.
Document datasets models experiments and code to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field. Or 2 years work experience in software engineering with some AI/ML practices.
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML libraries such as TensorFlow PyTorch Scikitlearn or Keras.
Strong understanding of linear algebra probability statistics and optimization techniques.
Experience with data manipulation tools (e.g. pandas NumPy) and data visualization libraries (e.g. Matplotlib Seaborn).
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git) for collaborative development.
Analytical mindset and a passion for solving complex problems.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and MLOps practices.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Exposure to natural language processing (NLP) computer vision or cybersecurity applications is a plus.
Internship or project experience in AI/ML including participation in Kaggle competitions or opensource contributions.
Why Join PingWind
Work on impactful projects that support national security and digital transformation for federal clients.
Collaborate with a diverse missiondriven team that values innovation and professional growth.
Hybrid work flexibility with offices in Annandale VA and Washington DC plus a distributed team across 37 states.
Opportunities for continuous learning and investing in our people through mentorship and challenging assignments.
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity development IT infrastructure supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.
Our benefits include:
Paid Federal Holidays
Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
401k with matching
Paid vacation and sick leave
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities terms and conditions of employment or practices on the basis of race age gender religious or political beliefs national origin or heritage disability sexual orientation or any characteristic protected by law.