AIML Engineer

What Impact Youll Have

GRVTYs team provides tactical data engineering solutions. We embed skilled Data Engineers Data Scientists and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go-to data wranglers. We develop new tools code and services to execute data engineering activities. Our engineers work to collect process and feed analytic tools turning data into intelligence in response to immediate mission needs with direct impact on real world situations. You will see your work used here on a daily basis and youll have the opportunity to support a variety of Sponsor mission organizations and mission partner organizations. This is a time of development and growth on the program with an increasing number of missions being supported. The work is high impact and important and the customer moves quickly. The environment is fast-paced flexible and open to innovation - youll have more latitude here in choosing how to achieve results than on many other projects. The customer cares more about what you can do as opposed to your years of experience and work hours are typically quite flexible - roll up your sleeves get things done and no one cares much about the specific hours that you work. The work space itself is also quite nice and there is an excellent cafeteria! Work on this program takes place in McLean VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

What Youll be Owning

GRVTY is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in McLean VA.

• Implementing and maintaining RAG pipelines including document processing embedding generation retrieval configuration and prompt assembly
• Integrating LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks
• Developing and maintaining REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration
• Designing and/or refining Postgres schemas to improve data organization and query performance

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelors degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical research evaluate emerging AI/ML approaches and apply advanced analytical problem-solving comparable to PhD-level research environments
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new AI/ML methodologies tools and frameworks in support of evolving mission requirements
• Experience developing AI/ML applications focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) semantic retrieval LLM integration or related AI workflows
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries frameworks and API integrations
• Willingness to work onsite full time; 40 hours 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) and covering at a minimum the Sponsors core office hours of 10AM-2PM

What Would be Nice to Have

• Advanced research experience in machine learning deep learning natural language processing generative AI reinforcement learning computer vision or related disciplines.
• Experience publishing research contributing to open-source AI/ML initiatives or leading experimental and prototype development efforts.
• Familiarity with model evaluation frameworks fine-tuning workflows inference optimization and AI observability/monitoring tools.
• Experience with vector databases AWS/cloud environments Docker and containerized AI/ML development workflows.
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and scalable data architectures.

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Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented every day of our lives.

At GRVTY we believe that when our employees thrive our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance.

Robust health plan including medical dental and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should emailor call with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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