Applied AI Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeFort Belvoir • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in training, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions tailored to national security needs. Proficient in statistical analysis and capable of rapidly prototyping user-facing applications and AI capabilities.

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Machine Learning AlgorithmsPython ProgrammingAI Strategy DevelopmentTop Secret ClearanceStatistical Analysis

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningStatistical AnalysisSoftware EngineeringFull-Stack DevelopmentPrototyping AI SolutionsHuman-in-the-Loop EvaluationConversational AI EvaluationAPI DevelopmentData ProcessingModel Performance Tracking

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityClient GuidanceProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ReactTypeScriptFastAPIFlaskStreamlitGradio

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeSecurity+ Certification

Industry Keywords

AIMLNational SecurityData EngineeringMLOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlaskPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data
Own and define the direction of critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and MLOps engineers
Process data and information at massive scale
Guide clients as they navigate AI and ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks
Solve real-world challenges and define AI strategy for national security customers
Support an enterprise-wide application and data capability
Conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in software engineering, applied AI and ML, or full-stack development
Experience rapidly prototyping, developing, and iterating on use-case-specific AI solutions such as chat systems, user-facing applications, and domain-specific copilots
Ability to work closely with Mission Integration teams and product stakeholders to translate mission needs into refined, business-facing AI capabilities
Ability to pivot quickly between different domains and use cases, adapting AI solutions to varied operational requirements
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Security+ Certification is nice to have
Experience with human-in-the-loop (HITL) evaluation, AI red teaming, or assessing conversational interfaces for safety and hallucination mitigation is nice to have
Experience with front-end development technologies such as React or TypeScript is nice to have
Experience deploying and managing analytical dashboards or mechanisms to track user interactions and model performance is nice to have
Experience with UX best practices tailored to conversational AI and generative interfaces is nice to have
Experience conducting comprehensive evaluation and tuning of AI outputs, including refining prompts, optimizing retrieval logic, and implementing custom heuristics is nice to have
Experience with Python and building API endpoints such as FastAPI or Flask or rapid UI frameworks such as Streamlit or Gradio is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs