AI Engineer Associate

SAIC is seeking a machine learning engineer with hands-on experience deploying machine learning and artificial intelligence models.  Experience with on-premises deployment of large language models (LLMs) is desired. The candidate will join the dynamic team at the Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL).  The IDSL is tasked with evaluating how new AI technologies can be best integrated into operational use-cases across the US government.  We are investigating how AI systems can improve process efficiency and effectiveness as well as how to optimally team AI systems with human operators. Our engineers enjoy a great work-life balance and work in an environment that promotes learning and exploration.

The IDSL is based in Upper Marlboro, MD.  Up to 20% travel is expected within the continental US. This is a hybrid position with 3 days per week expected in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain machine learning models and large language models (LLMs) on GPU-enabled on-premises servers and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability for all team stakeholders.
• Design and implement secure, efficient data pipelines for AI systems within air-gapped and networked environments.
• Develop and integrate agentic AI pipelines leveraging open-source LLMs and on-premises GPU hardware.
• Contribute to in-person data collections at the Maryland Test Facility.
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI hardware and software landscape, identifying and recommending improvements to tooling, infrastructure, and deployment practices.
• Collaborate frequently with software, networking, data science, and cloud engineering teams to align AI infrastructure with existing laboratory infrastructure.
• Work closely with the lead AI scientist to carry out these responsibilities.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.