Next-Gen AIML Systems Engineer Data Fusion & Sense-Making

Next-Gen AI/ML Systems Engineer - Data Fusion & Sense-Making

Within Peratons Space and Mission Solutions sector there is an immediate need for a clearedAI (Artificial Intelligence) Data Fusion & Sense-Making emergent technologistto advance our artificial intelligence and data analytics capabilities across the US Intelligence and Space Community portfolio. This is afull-time on-site positionbased in Reston VA with the ability to support from other Peraton facilities in Chantilly Reston and/or Herndon with flexibility to travel to customer sites for classified and non-classified solution activities.

As a Next-Gen Technology Engineer (NTE) reporting directly to the Sector CTO you will be the organizations expert on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform disparate data sources into actionable intelligence. You will bring a broad strategic view of AI applications understanding not just what AI can do but where and how it should be applied to maximize mission impact. Your expertise in AI testing validation and responsible AI practices will ensure our solutions are trustworthy and operationally effective.

This role is designed forprofessionalswho combine deep AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) technical skills with practical defense sector experience. You understand that AI adoption in government requires more than technical excellenceit demands rigorous testing explainability and alignment with customer missions and constraints.

What youll do:

• Lead the design of AI-enabled data fusion solutions that integrate multi-source intelligence (SIGINT GEOINT HUMINT OSINT etc) into coherent actionable insights for government proposals
• Develop AI/ML architectures for data management optimization and sense-making that address customer-specific mission requirements
• Establish and apply AI testing and validation frameworks to ensure solution reliability explainability and compliance with responsible AI principles
• Maintain broad awareness of AI landscapefrom foundation models to specialized ML techniquesand translate capabilities into practical mission applications
• Create AI adoption roadmaps that account for customer readiness data maturity and organizational change management requirements
• Collaborate with business development capture teams and program managers to identify AI opportunities and develop differentiated technical solutions
• Infuse existing programs with AI capabilities where appropriate working within operational and security constraints to demonstrate value incrementally
• Mentor train and/or educate technical staff on AI/ML fundamentals testing practices and application strategies building organizational AI literacy
• Articulate AI solutions their limitations and mission impact to senior leadership customers and governance review boards

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with a BS/BA in Computer Science Data Science Mathematics or related field; or 3 years with MS/MA in Computer Science Data Science Mathematics or related field; or 1 PhD with relevant AI/ML research.
• This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML techniques for data fusion integration or analyticsincluding experience with multiple data modalities
• Hands-on experience with AI testing validation and evaluation methodologies
• Broad understanding of AI landscape including supervised/unsupervised learning deep learning NLP computer vision and foundation models
• Working knowledge of data management practices data pipelines and data quality considerations for AI systems
• Exposure to defense or intelligence community environments and understanding of unique AI adoption challenges in classified settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain AI concepts and limitations to non-technical audiences
• Pragmatic approach to AIunderstanding that not all problems require AI solutions and that customer readiness varies significantly
• Full-time on-site availability with ability to collaborate across technical business development and program teams

Desired Qualifications:

• An active/current TS/SCIis highly desired
• Direct experience supporting NRO NGA USSF DIA NASA or NOAA missions and programs
• Knowledge of responsible AI frameworks AI ethics and bias mitigation techniques
• Familiarity with MLOps practices model monitoring and AI system lifecycle management
• Experience with AI development platforms and frameworks (PyTorch TensorFlow Hugging Face etc.)
• Relevant certifications or credentials in AI/ML data science or analytics
• Experience contributing to proposals with AI/ML technical components
• Graduate coursework or research publications in AI/ML data fusion or related fields

Benefits:

At Peraton our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. Were fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement tuition assistance and fertility treatment we are there to support you all the way.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.