AI and ML Engineer

The Opportunity

Design and implement effective AI solution architecture utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and methods to address Marine Corps operational needs. Apply advanced technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members, as needed. Contribute to the direction of critical solutions by applying best‑fit ML algorithms and technologies. Help the clients navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

Requirements

• Experience with artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, data research, or data analytics
• Experience with software development or engineering in an academic or professional environment
• Experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or Databricks
• Experience with a programming language, including Python, C#, or Java
• Ability to create solutions within a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment
• Ability to develop scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats and support the project team to scale, monitor, and operate data platforms
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have

• Experience with generative and agentic AI technologies such as LLMs, MCP, LangChain, or LangGraph
• Experience with embedded systems programming in C, C++, or Rust
• Ability to develop and maintain scalable data stores that supply big data in forms needed for business analysis
• Ability to create software for retrieving, parsing, and processing structured and unstructured data
• Master’s degree

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Projected compensation range: $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD)
• Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.
• Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for Booz Allen’s benefit programs; those below the threshold receive select offerings (excluding health benefits).
• Salary is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract‑specific affordability, and organizational requirements.