Knowledge Base Engineer

Peraton Labs is seeking a knowledge base engineer who specializes in designing and managing version-controlled knowledge bases with ontologies mission briefings and configurations that scope a generative AI-powered analytical platforms capabilities to specific programs or domains. This role develops automated knowledge base generation capabilities and refines ontology structures based on usage patterns and user feedback.

Key Responsibilities

• Design knowledge base templates for different programs
• Develop automated knowledge base generation from program data
• Refine ontology structures based on analytical usage patterns and user feedback
• Build knowledge base lifecycle management: creation versioning merging archival
• Implement knowledge base quality metrics and optimization recommendations
• Develop cross-knowledge base search and comparison capabilities for portfolio-level analysis
• Create onboarding workflows that guide knowledge base setup
• Collaborate with Knowledge Graph Engineers on knowledge base-to-knowledge graph integration

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelors degree 3 years with a Masters or a PhD in Computer Science Information Science or related field
• Hands-on experience in knowledge management information architecture or ontology engineering
• Strong Python proficiency
• Experience with knowledge base design and management
• Understanding of RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) architectures and their optimization
• Familiarity with version control systems and configuration management
• Experience with document classification and taxonomy design
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with semantic web technologies (RDF OWL SPARQL)
• Experience with vector search optimization and embedding model selection
• Knowledge of information governance and access control patterns

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.