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Peraton

Generative AI Specialist – AI & ML Developer

Peraton

. Design and optimize generative AI solutions using GPT 4/5, Claude, Gemini, and Azure OpenAI .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeJessup • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing generative AI solutions, including prompt engineering and fine-tuning, while ensuring compliance with Responsible AI practices. Proficient in integrating AI technologies into existing platforms and translating operational requirements into deployable solutions.

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Generative AI Solutions DesignPrompt EngineeringPython ProgrammingAPI IntegrationCloud Experience (AWS/Azure)

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Hard Skills
Generative AILLMsFine-TuningFew-Shot LearningRAG SystemsMLOpsSynthetic Data GenerationGeospatial Data FormatsMulti-Agent WorkflowsAI Safety
Soft Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
GPT 4ClaudeGeminiLangChainHugging FaceOpenAI APIsPineconeWeaviateChromaDBPlotly
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Cloud/AI CertificationsTS/SCI Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
DoD SystemsDefense-Grade AICOCOM OperationsInformation OperationsAI-Assisted Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudD3.jsJavaScriptMavenPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and optimize generative AI solutions using GPT 4/5, Claude, Gemini, and Azure OpenAI
  • Perform prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG)
  • Implement agentic LLM architectures with structured outputs, chain-of-thought/chain-of-debate methods, and multi-agent orchestration
  • Build and maintain prompt libraries, evaluation frameworks, and QA pipelines for defense-grade AI content
  • Integrate generative AI into existing platforms through documented APIs and ensure interoperability with DoD systems including Maven, C2IE, and IRIS
  • Research emerging generative AI techniques including multimodal models, synthetic data generation, and AI-assisted analysis for information operations
  • Translate COCOM operational requirements into deployable AI solutions
  • Support TTX events and platform demonstrations
  • Implement Responsible AI practices including bias detection, validation, hallucination mitigation, and human-in-the-loop workflows
  • Support MVP-aligned milestone delivery, TRL progression, and ROI measurement
  • Document novel prompting techniques, model configurations, and workflows that may constitute intellectual property or trade secrets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and minimum of 5 years relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 3 years in software development or data science, including 2+ years focused on generative AI, LLMs, or NLP
  • Hands-on experience with foundation models including GPT 4, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and Mistral
  • Experience with prompt engineering, few-shot learning, fine-tuning, and API integration
  • Strong Python skills
  • Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, and OpenAI/Anthropic APIs
  • Experience building RAG systems using vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, ChromaDB, and pgvector
  • Cloud experience with AWS and Azure
  • Experience deploying AI/ML models in production
  • Understanding of AI safety, hallucination mitigation, bias reduction, and prompt injection protection
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain a final TS/SCI with Poly security clearance
  • Current, valid U.S. passport for potential OCONUS travel
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience with agentic AI architecture, multi-agent workflows, and LLM tool-use preferred
  • Hands-on experience with fine-tuning, RLHF, DPO, and LoRA/QLoRA preferred
  • Familiarity with multimodal models and defense/intelligence applications preferred
  • Experience with IRIS, OMEGA, or similar operational platforms preferred
  • Background supporting IO, PSYOP, influence analysis, or COCOM operations preferred
  • Knowledge of MLOps, A/B testing, and LLM evaluation frameworks preferred
  • Experience with synthetic data generation, simulation, or Monte Carlo methods preferred
  • Understanding of geospatial data formats such as GeoJSON and KML and visualization tools such as Plotly and D3.js preferred
  • Strong communication skills for technical-to-nontechnical translation and customer demos preferred
  • Relevant cloud/AI certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Potential eligibility for overtime
  • Potential eligibility for shift differential
  • Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus