Applied AI Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI and ML solutions, including experience with Python, FastAPI, and front-end technologies like React. Capable of rapidly prototyping and iterating on AI applications while ensuring alignment with mission needs and user experience best practices.

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AI And ML SolutionsPython ProgrammingFastAPI DevelopmentHuman-In-The-Loop EvaluationSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

AI AlgorithmsMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringPrototypingAPI DevelopmentData ProcessingEvaluation And TuningFront-End DevelopmentUser Experience Best PracticesConversational AI

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityClient GuidanceProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

FlaskStreamlitGradioReactTypeScriptAnalytical Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

National SecurityAI StrategyMission IntegrationConversational InterfacesAI Red Teaming

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 AI and ML solutions
Apply 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
Rapidly prototype, develop, and iterate on use-case-specific AI solutions
Evaluate and tune AI outputs, including prompts, retrieval logic, and custom heuristics
Translate mission needs into refined, business-facing AI capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with software engineering, applied AI and ML, or full-stack development, including AI integrations
Experience rapidly prototyping, developing, and iterating on use-case-specific AI solutions such as chat systems, user-facing applications, and domain-specific copilots
Experience conducting comprehensive evaluation and tuning of AI outputs, including refining prompts, optimizing retrieval logic, and implementing custom heuristics
Experience with Python and building API endpoints such as FastAPI or Flask or rapid UI frameworks such as Streamlit or Gradio
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 diverse operational requirements
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Experience with human-in-the-loop (HITL) evaluation, AI red teaming, or assessing conversational interfaces for safety and hallucination mitigation
Experience with front-end development technologies such as React or TypeScript
Experience deploying and managing analytical dashboards or mechanisms to track user interactions and model performance
Experience with user experience (UX) best practices tailored to conversational AI and generative interfaces
Secret clearance
Security+ Certification
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

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
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence