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Facility Operations Center Engineer, ADC Facility Operations Center
Amazon 4.7
Operations engineer job in Arlington, VA
Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth! Amazon is a place where builders can build. We hire the world's brightest minds and offer them an environment in which they can invent and innovate to improve the experience for our customers.
The Data Center Infrastructure Operations organization is looking for an individual with proven skills to help support our Facility Operations Center. The Facility Operations Center is responsible for 24X7 monitoring of the data center's physical infrastructure. This team will ensure that the customer experience will be optimal and gratifying by way of consistency, reliability and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of Infrastructure, have proficient computer and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance and support to the onsite operations teams. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels. If you are passionate about the customer experience; you think and act globally; and you want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon Data Centers, then this may be the place for you!
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
- Able to properly respond, acknowledge, investigate, and dispatch critical alarms
- Monitor the facility infrastructure platform
- Perform change management tasks; create and issue tickets
- Follow verbal and written directions
- Have an intermediate level of understanding of critical infrastructure and proficient computer and communication skills
- Required shift-work, overtime, and/or rotating schedules to support a 24X7 environment (Rotating shift work equates to weekends, nights, holidays and overtime shifts)
A day in the life
The Facility Operations Center (FOC) serves as the centralized 24/7 remote monitoring center for AWS data center's critical physical facilities infrastructure systems.
We support availability by assisting internal teams in communicating prompt and accurate alarm and event notifications.
The FOC ensures safety across all AWS data centers by enforcing Change Management policies and is the communication hub during emergency and normal operations.
About the team
The Facility Operations Center (FOC) is a singular support team which proactively monitor the life-safety systems and the infrastructure equipment alarms (e.g., chillers, temperature sensors, generators, UPSs, Catcher, switchgear, breakers, PDUs, and ATSs) that provides power and cooling to the platform on a 24x7x365 basis.
We support Data Center EngineerOperations teams who are responsible for the operation of infrastructure equipment. Our role is to ensure that critical alarms are properly Responded to, Acknowledged, Investigated, and Dispatched (RAID). Additionally, the FOC serves as a communications hub during both standard and emergency operations.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 1+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of data center engineering experience
- 2+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The Colorado base pay for this position ranges from $75,900/year up to $132,800/year. The National base pay for this position ranges from $68,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $152,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************* . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
$68.3k-152.7k yearly 1d ago
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Operations engineer job in Sterling, VA
We are seeking 2 Mechanical Engineers to drive the mechanical integration of advanced sensor systems onto a 4 seat, rugged vehicle. This role involves designing mounting solutions for all components, optimizing space for mission equipment, and ensuring ruggedness and operational reliability under demanding conditions. Key Responsibilities • Lead mechanical design efforts for the project, ensuring all components are properly integrated onto the vehicle platform. • Select mechanical mounting points for all components on the vehicle, considering: Human factors and operator ergonomics, Maximizing available payload bed space for mission gear (e.g., rucksacks), and Optional mission equipment rack occupying the rear seating area. • Collaborate with Prime to incorporate RF interference considerations into mounting location design. • Design mechanical mounting brackets or apparatus for all components, ensuring: Components remain below the highest point of the stock vehicle design during transport and RF sensor mast and other components can optionally elevate above the roll cage post-deployment (variable geometry). • Integrate cable routing into the design with emphasis on: Ruggedness and resistance to damage during aggressive vehicle operation and Secure and protected cable runs for long-term durability.
Skills
solidworks, ruggedized, military, Mounting, vehicle, MHZR, human factors
Top Skills Details
solidworks,ruggedized,military,Mounting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). • Proven experience in mechanical design for ruggedized or military platforms. • Expertise in CAD tools (ideally Solidworks) and mechanical integration for complex systems. • Strong understanding of human factors and space optimization in vehicle design. • Eligible for US DoD Clearance Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Polaris MRZR or similar tactical vehicles. • Familiarity with RF interference considerations in mechanical design. • Knowledge of coatings and finishes for military-grade durability.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sterling, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Sterling,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
$85-85 hourly 7d ago
Agentic AI Machine Learning Engineer
Phase2 Technology 3.9
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
Agentic AI Machine Learning Engineer The Opportunity
As an experienced machine learning engineer, you understand good software is more than just a good user experience. To compete in today's technical landscape, mission-oriented machine learning solutions must be architected, designed, and built to handle fast-moving data to seamlessly scale with infrastructure based on system usage and to expand based on evolving mission requirements. We're looking for an engineer like you to create artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) enabled solutions that help solve our toughest challenges facing the Defense and Intelligence sectors.
On our team, you'll design, create, and implement complete AI systems that will transform client operations, increase data accessibility, and optimize AI and ML systems. You'll ensure that your team's solutions consider the broader ecosystem and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements. Additionally, you'll deepen your skill set in areas like software engineering, machine learning operations (MLOps), and software deployment and integration into a variety of different mission environments.
Ready to transform the Defense and Intelligence sectors with software systems to aid data accessibility and AI and ML operationalization?
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have
3+ years of experience as a ML engineer and building production-grade ML solutions, including work involving Large Language Models (LLMs), agents, or complex automation frameworks
3+ years of experience working within data science or data research in a professional or academic environment and training or deploying models across multiple modalities of data
3+ years of experience working in cloud environments, including AWS and Azure
2+ years of experience deploying and integrating production-grade ML models using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with LLMs, Deep Learning (DL), and Reinforcement Learning (RL) and with tools and AI agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or llamaindex
Experience connecting Agents to APIs, Cloud platforms, or databases
Experience evaluating architectural tradeoffs and designing robust service-based software applications for scalable use
Experience with MLOps, GitOps, and CI/CD tooling
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have
Experience with programming, including ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, llama.cpp, and vLLM
Experience with client engagements, client-facing project work, and business development
Experience with project work in deep learning, computer vision, NLP, or signal processing
Experience deploying and managing data brokering solutions, including Kafka, Red Panda, Confluent, and other related services
Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possession of excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
TS/SCI clearance
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; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our 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. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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$99k-225k yearly 1d ago
Machine Learning Engineer - Modeling
Medium 4.0
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
About Pryon
We're a team of AI, technology, and language experts whose DNA lives in Alexa, Siri, Watson, and virtually every human language technology product on the market. Now we're building an industry-leading knowledge management and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform. Our proprietary, cutting‑edge natural language processing capabilities transform unstructured data into meaningful experiences that increase productivity with unmatched accuracy and speed.
In This Role
Help solve fundamental problems in machine learning, natural language understanding, and human‑computer interaction with applicability to practical commercial use cases.
Help with experimentation and model development, and design new features as well as improve existing ones in our system.
Partner with the AI Engineering team to transition mature technology to our production environment.
What You'll Need to Be Successful
Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science or related technical field, and 3+ years of relevant industrial/academic work experience (or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to drive the development side of R&D efforts
Experience building/refining/innovating deep learning models for Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, or Speech Recognition
Experience with one or more of deep learning toolkits (PyTorch/HF preferred)
Strong foundation in Computer Science with high competency in data structures, algorithms, and software design (expertise in one or more of: Python, C++, or Java)
Experience building and improving LLM applications for processing semi‑structured and structured data such as NL2SQL and graph‑RAG
Experience with practical applications in NLP, esp. with transformers/LLMs a plus
Publications in top‑tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR etc.) a plus
Experience working in cloud‑based development environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google
Experience with micro‑service creation
Strong problem‑solving skills, with a hands‑on, get‑it‑done attitude
Team player with ability to work in a close‑knit, fast‑paced startup environment
$160,000 - $175,000 a year
Benefits for Full‑Time Employees
Remote first organization
100% Company paid Health/Dental/Vision benefits for you and your dependents
Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
401k
Unlimited PTO
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Pryon will not consider race, religion, sex, sexual preference, or national origin in ways that violate the Nation's civil rights laws.
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$160k-175k yearly 4d ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Enboarder 3.5
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
Come build at the intersection of AI and fintech. At Ocrolus, we're on a mission to help lenders automate workflows with confidence-streamlining how financial institutions evaluate borrowers and enabling faster, more accurate lending decisions. Our AI-powered data and analytics platform is trusted at scale, processing nearly one million credit applications every month across small business, mortgage, and consumer lending. By integrating state-of-the-art open- and closed-source AI models with our human-in-the-loop verification engine, Ocrolus captures data from financial documents with over 99% accuracy. Thanks to our advanced fraud detection and comprehensive cash flow and income analytics, our customers achieve greater efficiency in risk management, and provide expanded access to credit-ultimately creating a more inclusive financial system. Trusted by more than 400 customers-including industry leaders like Better Mortgage, Brex, Enova, Nova Credit, PayPal, Plaid, SoFi, and Square-Ocrolus stands at the forefront of AI innovation in fintech. Join us, and help redefine how the world's most innovative lenders do business.
Summary
As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Ocrolus, you'll be a hands-on technical leader who helps shape the future of our machine learning systems. This is a high-impact role, entailing strategic responsibility in determining the company's Machine Learning infrastructure, system architecture, and deployment protocols. You will collaborate across teams to design, scale, and refine models that power core features - from document understanding and OCR to complex NLP and decision intelligence. This role involves the design of scalable Machine Learning solutions, mentorship of engineering personnel, and contribution to the technical and organizational advancement of the AI stack. The ideal candidate will excel in addressing complex challenges, providing guidance to others, and spearheading innovation on a large scale.
What you'll do
Spearhead the Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of robust, scalable machine learning systems that are primed for seamless deployment into production.
Enhance Productivity: Design and implement essential machine learning infrastructure and tools that support multiple teams, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency across the organization
Solve Complex Infrastructure and ML Problems: Address complex infrastructure and machine learning challenges that span the organization. Analyze systems to identify and rectify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Drive Model Evaluation and Optimization: Lead the development of model evaluation frameworks, optimize data pipelines, and implement continuous training strategies to ensure that models remain accurate and up-to-date.
Apply ML Expertise to Fintech: Leverage state-of-the-art machine learning models within the fintech domain to automate and enhance document processing.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with stakeholders from Product, Engineering, and Operations to ensure that goals are aligned and that execution is coordinated and effective.
Mentor and Guide Engineers: Provide mentorship to engineers within both ML and platform teams, fostering their professional development and contributing to the overall growth of Ocrolus' technical expertise. Coach and influence others to improve company culture.
Contribute to Engineering Standards: Play an active role in shaping Ocrolus-wide engineering standards, participate in design reviews (RFCs/ADRs), and promote adherence to best practices. Champion Code Quality and Reliability: Be a vocal advocate for code quality, observability, and system reliability. This includes everything from implementing rigorous A/B testing to setting up real-time monitoring systems.
Understand how their team and projects fit into the larger business goals. Bring together technical and nontechnical stakeholders towards common objectives, suggest alternative solutions to customer problems, and help teach and support more junior teammates.
Look for opportunities for process improvements within their team and works with others to implement process changes.
Find ways to incorporate company values into day-to-day decisions and have ideas on how to build policies/processes that support the improvement of company culture.
Who we're looking for: (Skill Sets and Qualifications)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments, with a focus on real-world applications and measurable impact.
Deep expertise in Python and at least one major ML framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow); strong proficiency in building, training, and optimizing deep learning models.
Proven experience in applying ML techniques to computer vision, OCR, or NLP problems, ideally at scale and in latency-sensitive environments.
Strong understanding of ML system design, including model evaluation, A/B testing, continuous training, and monitoring in production.
Solid engineering fundamentals - data structures, system design, version control, and testing - with a history of writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
Experience with modern infrastructure tools and cloud platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS/GCP); comfortable navigating MLOps pipelines and deployment workflows.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and communicate complex technical ideas to diverse stakeholders.
Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of high standards, curiosity, and ownership.
Preferred Attributes:
Working familiarity with additional programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, or Scala) is a plus.
Experience operating within regulated industries (fintech, healthtech, etc.).
Active contributor to open source, research publications, or public tech community.
Champions a culture of humility, curiosity, and ownership in technical decision-making.
Life at Ocrolus
We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem solvers who care deeply about our mission - and each other. As a fast-growing, remote-first company, we offer an environment where you can grow your skills, take ownership of your work, and make a meaningful impact.
Our culture is grounded in four core values: Empathy - Understand and serve with compassion
Curiosity - Explore new ideas and question the status quo Humility - Listen, be grounded, and remain open-minded
Ownership - Love what you do, work hard, and deliver excellence
We believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. That's why we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has a seat at the table, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.
We look forward to building the future of lending together.
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$108k-162k yearly est. 2d ago
Machine Learning Engineer
Steampunk
Operations engineer job in McLean, VA
In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, an organization's data has never been a more important aspect in achieving mission and business goals. Our AI & Data Exploitation experts work with our clients to support their mission and business goals by creating and executing a comprehensive data strategy using the best technology and techniques, given the challenge.
At Steampunk, our goal is to build and execute a data strategy for our clients to coordinate data collection and generation, to align the organization and its data assets in support of the mission, and ultimately to realize mission goals with the strongest effectiveness possible.
For our clients, data is a strategic asset. They are looking to become a facts-based, data-driven, customer-focused organization. To help realize this goal, they are leveraging visual analytics platforms to analyze, visualize, and share information. At Steampunk, you will design and develop solutions to high-impact, complex data problems, working with the best data practitioners around.
Contributions
We are looking for a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer to work with our existing team of Data Scientists and Engineers to use AI/ML technology in supporting Federal use cases. We are looking for more than just a "Machine Learning Engineer", but a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop machine learning models and algorithms to address business needs.
Analyze and process large datasets to extract meaningful insights and patterns.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems and workflows.
Optimize and fine-tune machine learning models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.
Implement and maintain data pipelines to support machine learning workflows.
Evaluate the effectiveness of machine learning models using appropriate metrics and validation techniques.
Document processes, experiments, and results to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
Deploy machine learning models to production environments and monitor their performance.
Stay updated with the latest research and trends in AI to implement cutting-edge solutions.
Support an Agile software development lifecycle.
You will contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice!
Qualifications
Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; OR
No degree and 9 years of relevant experience.
Possesses at least one professional certification relevant to the technical service provided. Maintain a certification relevant to the product being deployed and/or maintained.
Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
2-4 years industry experience developing ML/AI solutions and a passion for solving complex problems.
2-4 years industry experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python.
Solid understanding of statistical methods, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
Familiarity with big data technologies like Spark.
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
About Steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee-owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit *************************
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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$115k-150k yearly 2d ago
Staff Engineer, HIL Integration (R4354)
Shield Ai 4.5
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit ************** Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
The Hivemind Solutions Test department (HMS Test) is a group on a mission to build comprehensive and robust testing infrastructure that supports the development and deployment of the world's best AI pilot and most reliable aircraft. Hivemind Test is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of quality, reliability, and performance in our Hivemind software ecosystem. This ecosystem includes software for AI behaviors, embedded systems, system integration, and more. Our group is charged with validating and verifying our Hivemind software meets reliability standards and is operationally ready to meet mission objectives on aircraft, such as real-world jets, Shield AI's V-BAT and beyond.
As a HIL Integration Engineer, you will be at the epicenter of integration and testing for deploying our Hivemind Software and AI Pilot on various aircraft platforms. You will be helping us build Hardware-In-The-Loop infrastructure to execute the integration and testing of SW and HW systems throughout simulation and on-ground test campaigns. Our test campaigns are hands‑on and fast paced, depending on high-fidelity simulation hardware to ensure high-quality flight software releases. Your efforts will be rewarded with successful flight test events, and your contributions will play a key role in developing an AI autopilot, enabling intelligent aircraft, historic aviation firsts and fulfilling our mission to protect service members and civilians the world over!
What you'll do:
Design, build and maintain Hivemind Hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure including mechanical design, electrical integration and building fixtures with lab technicians.
Lead sensor integration into Hivemind targeted platforms.
Create software support utilities and automated test tools for Hardware-In-The-Loop test fixtures and simulated flight testing (Python and/or C++).
Hands‑on testing, integration and debugging during on‑ground and in‑flight test campaigns.
Work with Hivemind engineering to test and integrate software and hardware systems preparing for simulation milestones and flight tests.
Become a subject‑matter‑expert for running Hivemind tests on our Hardware-In-The-Loop and Vehicle-In-The-Loop systems.
Run simulated flight tests to validate Hivemind + aircraft subsystems.
Support on‑site flight testing that involves system configuration, running aircraft software, and data post‑analysis.
Contribute to and execute test plans to validate Hivemind SW and HW systems.
Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, tools and rapid prototyping.
Required qualifications:
Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
Hands‑on mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
Proficiency in Python (or C++).
Experience in robotics, small UAS, or related hands‑on engineering projects.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams.
Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly in a fast‑paced environment with a bias towards action.
The ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred qualifications:
Exposure to CAD software (i.e.. NX, Solidworks).
Experience rapid prototyping, building and/or flying small aircraft, such as quadrotor drones, robotics or similar.
FIRST Robotics experience.
Experience in the robotics, aerospace, space or defense industries, working with complex systems and adhering to stringent standards and regulations.
Experience working with software management tools (Git, AzureDevOps/Jira, Artifactory) helpful.
Active SECRET clearance.
$140,000 - $210,000 a year
Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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$140k-210k yearly 3d ago
Generative AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Refinitiv
Operations engineer job in McLean, VA
# **Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy****About the Role** As a Generative AI and Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting product development efforts that range from generative AI and machine learning application development and deployment to model development and monitoring, ML management and DevOps. You will be a contributing member of a Software Engineering team that supports production applications and also helping to develop new features and models. The role will interface with internal and external stakeholders and provide continuity of technical and data-exploration expertise to ensure we are delivering a workable solution that meets the customer requirements and technical capabilities. The position requires a proactive, mission-oriented person who strives to produce the best possible work for the customer. As a **Generative AI and Machine Learning Engineer**, you will:* Experiment and Develop: You will drive the end-to-end model development lifecycle, championing best practices to ensure reproducible research and well-managed software delivery.* Collaborate: Working on a collaborative cross-functional team, you will share information, value diverse ideas, and partner effectively with colleagues across the globe. You will elevate and mentor teammates. You will work closely with product teams to see your work integrated and deployed into production environments.* Deliver: With a sense of urgency and the desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will translate complex business problems into projects with clearly defined scope. Our problems are complex; our solutions are right-sized. You will be accountable for timely, well-managed deliverables.* Innovate: You will be empowered to try new approaches and learn new technologies. You will foster innovative ideas to solve real-world challenges. You will iterate on improvement rapidly with a mindset for failing fast and learning continuously from data.* Inspire: You will be a proactive communicator who is excited to share your work. You will be articulate and compelling in describing ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will help lead the way in the adoption of AI across the enterprise.**About you** You're a good fit for the role of Generative AI & Machine Learning Engineer if you have:* Master's or Bachelor's in a relevant discipline. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree* Proficiency in Python* At least 3+ years practical, relevant experience building AI/ML products and applications and recent demonstratable experience using Generative AI technologies such as RAG patterns, ReAct, LangChain etc for performing document summarization, knowledge graphs, information extraction, or analysis.* Solid software engineering skills and experience* Experience as a technical leader, leading aspects of the following :aiding in the ideation with product stakeholders, comfort in dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity in problem statements and paths to success, breaking down complex problems into tractable components with iterative improvements, formulating research and development plans, coordinating and working with others, communication of progress and plans with varied stakeholders* Hands on coding experience on AI/ML projects in current role and experience in designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models and algorithms* Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance* U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements**The following skills and tools are preferred, but not required*** 6+ years practical experience using AI and ML to solve diverse and/or ambiguous problems in academia or industry* Experience with AI Agent frameworks and patterns* Familiarity with common NLP use cases such as chatbot development and information retrieval (RAG), language translation, NER, summarization and topic modeling* Familiarity with LLM training and efficient finetuning (PEFT, LoRA, Quantization)* Experience with NLP/CV libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, spa Cy, HuggingFace Transformers/Diffusers, OpenAI, LangChain, Semantic Kernel & OpenCV* Experience using Cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, etc.) for building and deploying applications* Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment managing uncertainty and ambiguity.* Proficiency in Python and experience delivering minimum viable products in a large enterprise environment* Experience developing libraries and APIs for others to use* Outstanding communication and data-driven decision-making collaboration with Product + Business Stakeholders* Diverse experiences across problem spaces, companies and cultures#LI-CS1* **Hybrid Work Model:** We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.* **Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:** Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.* **Career Development and Growth:** By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.* **Industry Competitive Benefits:** We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.* **Culture:** Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.* **Social Impact:** Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.* **Making a Real-World Impact:**We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection
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$74k-108k yearly est. 1d ago
Staff ML Engineer, Product
Truebill 3.6
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
ABOUT ROCKET MONEY
Rocket Money's mission is to empower people to live their best financial lives. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a suite of valuable services that save them time and money - ultimately giving them a leg up on their financial journey.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Machine Learning Engineers at Rocket Money further our mission by building products that deepen customer relationships with our many financial products. Our work ranges from transaction enrichment to personalization to cross-functional tools that support various AI product initiatives. We work closely with product teams to develop features that help customers understand, track, and improve their personal finances. We have a strong preference for team players that are comfortable collaborating across teams, know how to support strategy with ML and AI powered user experiences, can deliver scalable and high quality user experiences, and understand the effects of their products on end users. At the Staff level, Machine Learning Engineers are expected to build broad expertise into our products and the ML solutions that power them as well as drive technical progress for the team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Rocket Money, you will be at the forefront of our ML and AI product development, bringing your expertise to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated ML systems that drive our product experiences. You will :
Lead the architecture and development of complex AI and ML powered features across Rocket Money's product suite, proactively identifying technical challenges before they become issues.
Design, implement, and maintain robust evaluation frameworks. You ensure that ML / AI systems can be constantly improved and create frameworks so that others can do the same.
Develop novel new product experiences that you are uniquely positioned to enable for users. Help Rocket Money capitalize on it's unique dataset and scale. Guide others to help generate impact through effective technical leadership and partnership with product.
Own end to end development and implementation of ML and AI product features in collaboration with cross-functional product development teams. Rigorous technical critique and oversight coupled with effective communication of business impact are musts.
Provide technical mentorship, fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to high-impact work. You will raise the level of everyone around you.
Potential Projects
Develop comprehensive evaluation and ML Ops frameworks that enable systematic assessment of model performance, supporting rapid iteration and improvement of AI / ML product features.
Scale transaction metadata generation systems to billions of financial transactions in a consumer facing app. Implement AI assisted transaction management and personalization features such as personalized categories, income and rent detection, and subscription identification.
Implement effective user feedback mechanisms that enable measurement of ML feature product quality and constant improvement.
Architect user facing predictive features that depend on fast moving and large scale user transaction data.
ABOUT YOU
8+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering or data science roles, with a proven track record of designing and implementing ML systems at consumer tech scale and speed.
Extensive hands-on experience integrating ML and AI methods into production workflows, including creating evaluation tooling and effective user feedback mechanisms to support rapid product development cycles and systematic model evaluation.
Experience with prompt engineering and management, creating robust systems for testing and optimizing LLM-based applications.
Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least a handful of common ML frameworks. Working Typescript knowledge is a plus. You understand ML methods at a fundamental level - deep experience in NLP techniques is a plus.
You are a master at taking ambiguous problems, creating clarity, and breaking down work into manageable chunks for implementation. You've owned the development, launch, and maintenance for several scaled ML / AI powered product experiences.
You understand basic software engineering and computer science fundamentals and have applied them at consumer grade scale to build ML powered products in production environments.
You are a technical leader who can identify both emergent technical opportunities and gaps relative to best practice. Your strong communication skills enable your team to capitalize on these opportunities and generate impact.
You care about products and user experiences, not publications. You are a practitioner first and thrive at the (messy) intersection of the real world and cutting edge approaches.
WE OFFER
Health, Dental & Vision Plans
Competitive Pay
401k Matching
Unlimited PTO
Lunch daily (in-office only)
Snacks & Coffee (in-office only)
Commuter benefits (in-office only)
Additional information: Salary range of $210,000 - $260,000 / year + bonus + benefits. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Rocket Money is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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$76k-119k yearly est. 3d ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Public Sector
Scale Ai, Inc. 4.1
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
The goal of a Machine Learning Engineer at Scale is to leverage techniques in the fields of generative AI, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and agentic AI to improve Scale's products and customer experience in production environments. Our machine learning engineers take advantage of robust internal infrastructure and unique access to massive datasets to deliver improvements to our customers.
Our Public Sector Machine Learning team is focused on deploying cutting-edge models to mission-critical government systems through products like Donovan and Thunderforge. Our work spans multiple modalities, with a strong focus on both large language models and computer vision. On the LLM side, we are developing agentic systems that help solve complex operational and planning challenges for government partners. This includes building agent frameworks that integrate with custom retrieval pipelines and production APIs, as well as evaluation tools to benchmark and refine agent behavior. We're also advancing research in areas like reinforcement learning for agentic LLMs, with successful deployment into real-world operational environments. On the computer vision front, we're training advanced models to increase labeling throughput and automate perception tasks. Our efforts include building large-scale fine-tuning pipelines, training models across multiple modalities, and developing generalizable vision foundation models to support a wide range of defense applications.
You will:
Take state of the art models developed internally and from the community, use them in production to solve problems for our customers and taskers.
Improve and maintain production models through retraining, hyperparameter tuning, and architectural updates, while preserving core performance characteristics
Collaborate with product and research teams to identify and prototype ML-driven product enhancements, including for upcoming product lines
Work with massive datasets to develop both generic models as well as fine tune models for specific products
Build scalable machine learning infrastructure to automate and optimize our ML services
Serve as a cross-functional representative and advocate for machine learning techniques across engineering and product organizations
Be comfortable learning new technologies quickly and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
This role will require an active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Ideally You'd Have:
Extensive experience using computer vision, deep learning and deep reinforcement Learning, or natural language processing in a production environment
Solid background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
Strong programing skills in Python, experience in Tensorflow or PyTorch
Nice to Haves:
Graduate degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence specialization
Experience working with cloud platforms (eg. AWS or GCP) and deploying machine learning models in cloud environments
Experience with computer vision, generative AI models, large language models, or agentic systems
Familiarity with ML evaluation frameworks and agentic model design
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.
Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:$208,000-$300,000 USDPlease reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is:$187,000-$270,000 USD
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At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Cisco, DLA Piper, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
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$208k-300k yearly 1d ago
Consultant, Sales Engineering
Ciena 4.9
Operations engineer job in Severn, MD
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
We are seeking a Consultant, Sales Engineer as the customer facing, technical resource supporting Emerging Internet Content Providers, Data Center Operators, and Content Delivery Operators for the United States. The ideal candidate requires a strong technical background with an understanding of optical products, routing/switching products and customer applications. In addition, the candidate should possess the ability to position Ciena's leadership in networking hardware and software solutions as well as how Ciena's offerings differentiate against the competition. Candidate must be located in the United States.
How You Will Contribute:
* Perform technical oversight, including on-site customer engagements, support customer and internal architectural discussions and requirements definition into the engineering organizations.
* Ability to produce written proposals, network engineering designs/documentation, as well as quoting the solutions.
* Be able to create, communicate and articulate the value of solutions to customers.
* Understand the customers current network, software applications and architecture.
* Work with both internal and external organizations to drive solutions for our customers.
* Consult with customers on best practices and how to incorporate Ciena's technology into their networks.
* Remote sales engineer supporting Ciena's emerging ICP, DCO and CDO customers.
* Serve as a customer-facing primary contact for advanced technical issues.
* Ability to understand network architectures and their building blocks.
* Utilize Ciena's design and modeling tools to model optical network architectures.
* Assist in the preparation of quotes, RFx's responses, and forecasts.
* Understand and assist customers in their API and software integration efforts.
* Collect and assist in assessment of new product features.
* Manage and track customer requests and help coordinate sales activities.
* Assist Customer Product and Technology solution discussions and presentations
* Support in the development of pricing strategies and incentives to win business
* Assist in tracking of product deliverables and communicating issues to regional teams
* Lead the transition of customers from end-of life products to other Ciena solutions.
* Plan and support product certification, acceptance testing, and network introduction activities.
* Make independent decisions on routine technical activities in accordance with company policy and procedures.
* Travel (up to 50%) to customers sites, R&D locations and technical conferences for customer engagements, technical discussions and presentations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Must Haves:
* Building network cost models that drive optimization of network designs.
* Understanding basic concepts of Data Center architectures, spine and leaf designs, edge networking, routing, switching and optical transport.
* Basic understanding of Automation SW architecture, common workflows, ZTP methods, DCN networking, APIs and networking models.
* Familiarity with cloud architecture and deploying / running applications in a cloud environment.
* Construction of product feature / price analysis spreadsheets
* Sales opportunity and quote tool experience a plus
* Project management, organizational skills
* Problem solving and communication skills
* Strategy development
* Time management skills: ability to plan, prioritize, execute & follow-up within a timely manner
* Professionalism in attitude, conduct, and appearance Ability to build strong customer relationships and support an overall sales strategy
* Technical background and desire to learn new technologies
* Demonstrated ability to manage on-going activities such as RFP activity, trials and product acceptance
* Must be able to communicate and work with Ciena engineering organizations and articulate the technical concepts and design to our customers.
* Excellent organizational skills due to dynamic nature of activities
* Superior verbal and written communication skills
* Bachelor's Degree (CS, EE), or equivalent experience, required
* Master's Degree, preferred
* 10+ years telecommunications / industry experience
* Engineering or Product Management background required
* Prior Data Center Operator and Internet Content Provider sales experience would be beneficial
The annual total target compensation pay range for this position is $181,400 - $289,800 USD. This includes both base and incentive compensation.
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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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$181.4k-289.8k yearly 23h ago
Generative AI Engineer
Navy Federal Credit Union 4.7
Operations engineer job in Vienna, VA
The Cognitive and Generative-AI Engineering team, part of the Enterprise Data and Information Management (EDIM) department, is responsible for developing and implementing AI-driven solutions that enhance and scale AI adoption across Navy Federal Credit Union. This is a pivotal role in the AI Center for Enablement, leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI systems. This role leverages and adapts state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) to solve complex business problems and identifies opportunities to build modular and reusable components. The incumbent will collaborate with ETS (Enterprise Technology Services) and Business partners including Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise AI Strategy, and the AI Working Group to build and drive solutions. They will provide delivery and ongoing support for NFCU's data science, advanced analytics, and augmented intelligence technologies, executing on the strategic vision and ensuring the successful implementation of AI initiatives across the organization. Successful candidates will exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, effective communication and analytical skills, as well as strong leadership qualities.
Responsibilities
As a key member of the AI Center for Enablement (C4E), provide platform, engineering, and enablement services to drive the adoption and utilization of Generative AI capabilities, fostering technological innovation and improving member experience through foundational AI capabilities.
Develop AI standards and best practices and establish processes for curating and registering AI models into Model Garden, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards throughout the model lifecycle.
Define, publish and socialize technology roadmaps for AI/ML enabled capabilities supporting business use cases and outcomes.
Partner with senior EDIM, technology product, and engineering leaders to shape and contribute to the strategic goals and direction needed to continuously evolve NFCU's AI Center For Enablement capabilities.
Lead and support enterprise developer productivity initiatives by leveraging AI-assisted coding assistants and creating chatbots for IT to drive efficiencies, navigating a complex environment with various tools and programming languages, and ensuring adoption and productivity gains across the organization.
Design, develop and deploy AI Engineering solutions with a focus on enabling AI governance, incorporating automated ground truth validation processes, toxicity filters, and transparency measures.
Curate, process and augment high-quality multimodal data while integrating RAG for robust model grounding and improved accuracy.
Develop AI chatbots or agents by adapting task-oriented LLM models fine-tuned to meet NFCU-specific domains and evaluate model outcomes to ensure accuracy, reduce significant hallucinations, and assure compliance.
Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate commercial AI solutions against custom-built options and deliver data-driven Build vs. Buy recommendations that balance technical capabilities, costs, reusability, and strategic business outcomes.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with technology vendors and professional services firms specializing in advanced analytics, generative AI, and natural language processing (NLP) to drive NFCU value outcomes.
Build core engineering competencies in GPT algorithms, data ingestion for Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and NLP/Chatbot interface construction.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related technical field.
Experience with building and configuring a foundational GenAI platform including Model Garden, LLM model curation, prompt engineering, and setting up operational Governance controls.
Experience with creating and publishing AI Standards, Best Practices, Architecture is required.
Proven track record of driving and coordinating use of GenAI Code Assistants (GitHub Copilot, etc.) to drive Developer Productivity initiatives across the organization with clear value metrics.
Hands-on experience building production grade AI agents using industry leading platforms (Azure AI Foundry, etc.).
Experience with data platforms (Databricks, etc.) and organizing, cataloging and chunking of unstructured data for scalable Generative-AI solutions and robust knowledge management.
Hands-on experience leveraging advanced techniques including Retrieval Augmented Generation to drive model accuracy, minimize hallucinations, and ground the model in facts, specifically when building AI Chatbots.
Experience with vector stores and graph databases for managing complex relationships to use in AI applications such as recommendation systems.
Robust experience in Azure AI/Data solutions and a deep understanding of the evolving AI landscape, with proven track record in API integrations for accessing LLMs.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience collaborating with cross functional teams and leading, and engaging teams.
Working knowledge of Scaled Agile delivery approaches, Azure DevOps, and general CI/CD concepts.
Strong communication and presentation skills to explain designs and solutions to business and technical stakeholders.
Solid experience with Python and SQL required.
Desired Qualifications
Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related technical field.
7 years of experience in advanced AI/ML technologies.
Experience working in an AI Center for Enablement.
Experience with AI Governance and LLM Security methods.
Experience with AIOps, Cost Scaling and model performance tuning.
Knowledge of Navy Federal Credit Union instructions, standards, and procedures.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.*
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$86k-115k yearly est. 1d ago
Aviation Safety Staff Engineer (Design, Certification, MMEL, and Operations)
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA
Operations engineer job in Tysons Corner, VA
Job ID 2025-0034 # Positions 1 Experience (Years) 3 Category Engineering & Air Safety - Staff Engineer External Description
Aviation Safety Staff Engineer (Design, Certification, MMEL and Operations)
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Staff Engineer for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Staff Engineer provides staff coordination and liaison with government, industry, and professional stakeholders on behalf of the Air Safety Organization and other Association committees, MECs, and National Officers, as assigned by the department Director or Manager. Their specific focus is in the policy areas of Part 25 aircraft design/certification, as well as Part 121 continuing airworthiness, operations specifications, and aircraft maintenance, including master minimum equipment list (MMEL) policies and procedures. They provide coordination and technical support to the Air Safety Organization, accident and incident investigations, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TC) pilot certificate enforcement action cases, and other safety investigations in the areas of aircraft design, manufacturing, and continuing airworthiness/maintenance. The Staff Engineer effectively represents the Association and the department, interacting with government and industry safety officials on a routine basis, advocating on behalf of the Association's priorities from a policy perspective. They are also routinely tasked to use their engineering training and experience to analyze Airworthiness Directives, Petitions for Exemption, and Special Conditions to develop recommended action by the association. In coordination with relevant committees and staff members, they develop and coordinate written communications to membership, government, and industry groups outlining ALPA positions on a wide variety of operational safety issues. While this position requires engineering expertise, it is a policy position. The staff engineer will be routinely asked to translate engineering information into summaries for department management and leadership.
Local, national, and international travel: up to 25%.
ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering or other related engineering discipline, from an accredited college or university required.
Three (3) years of related experience in the civilian aviation industry, five (5) or more strongly preferred.
Experience in U.S. and/or Canadian Aviation Regulations (FARs and CARs), national and international aviation standards, and aircraft design standards required.
Familiarization with and participation in policy activities that include the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC), the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC), and Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) processes is strongly preferred.
A pilot's license with an instrument rating and/or special knowledge or applicable expertise in the aviation industry preferred. Other aviation industry experience may be substituted for the pilot's license.
Experience in Part 25 airplane design/certification and/or Part 121 operations and continuing airworthiness, as well as airplane maintenance, is required.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification (A&P license) and/or equivalent experience with maintenance and/or large aircraft manufacturing preferred.
Experience with NTSB and/or TSB accident investigation processes preferred.
Strong technical writing skills are required, and public speaking skills beneficial.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external.
Ability to collaboratively work in multi-disciplined team
Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making and to be proactive in identifying and responding to issues and problems.
Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and transition easily between projects.
Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Physical Demands:
Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.
Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.
Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)
ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:
401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
Generous health care benefits on day one - PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;
Generous sick and bereavement leave;
Competitive parental leave;
Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
Retiree health plan;
Education Assistance Program; and,
Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
Partial remote work opportunities.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $ 96,027.00 - $ 137,179.00
Relocation not provided.
Sponsorship not available for this position.
PM19
$96k-137.2k yearly 3d ago
Operations Engineer, GEMS NA Ops Engineering
Amazon 4.7
Operations engineer job in Arlington, VA
Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery; Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.
As an OperationsEngineer, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer obsessed leader that will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program initiatives. Partnering with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover will be part of your critical tasks.
As an OperationsEngineer for Amazon, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution systems around the globe. You are responsible for managing a technology or integration project, successfully delivering the solution to meet project goals. You may work directly with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners, and you have a solid understanding of the design approaches and industry technologies utilized in fulfillment and distribution center designs. To meet timelines and minimize disruption to support teams, you manage the overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep the scope of engineering deliverables under control.
This role requires 75% regional travel on a yearly basis. When not traveling, you must have availability to work from a corporate office. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of one of the corporate office locations listed. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
- Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, and act as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives.
- Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, and make tangible impact on the proposed solutions on an individual system or its components, on the overall systems architecture, and on facility processes.
- Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess stakeholders' dependencies and milestones, problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate the impact from the issues.
- Lead and coordinate all execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines. Perform equipment/system installation, throughput and safety qualifications. Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems or technical deficiencies.
- Lead effective meetings by setting the objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment. Document meeting discussions, decisions and future steps, ensuring alignment on expectations with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
- Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis and risk mitigation plans. Effectively answer project questions in detail, and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the project to leadership/management team.
- Competently articulate system and/or equipment designs, including layouts, technical specifications and functional capabilities to internal customers and partner teams.
- Efficiently manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
- Excel at building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Engineering and cross-teams' efficiencies, optimizing the teams' value and delivery. Through collaboration, generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed periods of time.
- Up to 75% travel domestically although travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row, including weekends.
A day in the life
You are managing one or multiple projects that can vary in scope, complexity and duration.
Daily tasks may comprise of site coordination with operations teams and contractors on project execution activities or changes; deep diving project progress, schedule and resources, while identifying barriers, creating solutions and driving resolutions. You may be facilitating the planning and/or implementation meetings with projects' stakeholders, ensuring alignment in objectives, expectations, and the next steps; you would capture and publish detailed notes after each meeting to drive ownership and follow-through on the actions and decisions. Reviewing and approving Sorter System Functional specification document is one of the essential tasks, and you may be tracking the on-time creation of the sorter configurations with the internal automation teams. You may be brainstorming and developing workaround solutions while mitigating the project delays or design issues. As a part of the acceptance testing, you may be performing systems installation quality, safety, throughput, and performance qualifications, frequently communicating the progress to internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you may be supporting/training other engineering team members, utilizing the knowledge of Amazon's safety, mechanical, electrical and controls installation standard and guidelines.
Global Engineering, Maintenance, & Sustainability (GEMS) North America OperationsEngineering, or NA Ops Eng, works across North America to deliver Material Handling System launches, retrofits, and innovations. A day in the life can take place on a jobsite, in an active facility, or in one of Amazon's corporate offices. GEMS NA Ops Eng is highly team-oriented, working daily be smarter together, be faster together, and to grow together.
About the team
The OE Execution Team is responsible for delivery of Automation Infrastructure projects related to material handling, storage, processing, and delivery of products to retrofits and newbuilds throughout First and Middle Miles across all regions within North America.
At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything
from firm engineering to project execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse,
upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to ensure that our internal
customers have capabilities to deliver on the Customer Promise.
We not only build, but we are also consistently improving our capabilities at Amazon. Continuous
improvement is the ongoing enhancement of our systems through incremental and
breakthrough developments. We are continually raising the quality bar, and are never satisfied.
We seek to improve through captured lessons learned that are incorporated back into our mechanisms
as a way to perpetually improve upon the next design and processes iterations.
We continually learn, grow, and develop throughout the organization and our Subject Matter Expertise is leveraged globally.
We are the Team! We collaborate, support, help and leverage each other in delivering on the business
objectives.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering
- 4+ years of industrial engineer, operationsengineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Experience Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
- Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
- Master's degree in engineering, management, or technology
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************* . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
$68.9k-126.4k yearly 3d ago
Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Operations engineer job in Rockville, MD
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to provide support in the design and development of high-reliability mechanical systems. This includes developing concepts, evaluating them for performance, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. The role involves guiding systems from development through production, including prototyping, testing, and commissioning. You will serve as a bridge between the design and test engineering teams, working partly onsite at both locations.
Responsibilities
Develop mechanical and physical concepts for high-reliability products and facilities with a focus on safety.
Coordinate with key stakeholders to identify and document applicable requirements, interfaces, and design criteria.
Perform structural, thermal, hydraulic, and other calculations to ensure systems meet technical requirements.
Develop innovative mechanical solutions for pressure vessels, piping, electromechanical systems, and mechatronics.
Assess mechanical systems for manufacturability and integration considerations.
Develop Verification and Validation (V&V) plans and support toolset qualification.
Conduct mechanical testing and validation efforts to ensure high reliability, including data analysis and test procedure development.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience with hardware and the product development lifecycle through to production.
Experience in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or defense electronics.
Mechanical component-level design experience with high-pressure vessels, fluid systems, and advanced mechanisms.
Proficiency in CAD and PLM software like UG/NX, Solidworks, or CREO/Pro-Engineer.
Hands-on mechanical testing and troubleshooting experience.
Familiarity with machine shop tools and mechanical test benches.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
Significant experience in mechanical engineering design and test setup.
Experience with instrumentation selection and data analysis tools like LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB.
Knowledge of industry standards such as ASME BPV Code and ASME B31.1 or B31.3.
Work Environment
You will work in an office environment, with responsibilities split between two sites (Rockville, MD and Frederick, MD), spending approximately 50% of your time at each. The role requires hands-on involvement in mechanical troubleshooting and use of machine shop tools.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
$58-80 hourly 6d ago
Cyber Machine Learning Engineer
Phase2 Technology 3.9
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
Cyber Machine Learning Engineer Key Role
Build, train, and package production-ready models to detect advanced persistent threats and anomalous or suspicious activity. Implement model performance observability to monitor and mitigate data drift, false positives, and resource utilization. Identify new opportunities for effective applications of machine learning to unique cyber defense use cases. Keep aware of latest research in machine learning and cybersecurity, and demonstrate a history of intellectual curiosity, as the problems we solve require creative solutions. Work on the cutting‑edge of production systems for cybersecurity. Contribute to novel and impactful work, using your machine learning and cybersecurity expertise to enable and automate real‑time detection and defense against threat actors, for both federal and commercial clients. Incorporate open‑source tools, innovative methods, and cloud resources to cut down on false positive alerts and time to detection. Implement continuous integration and delivery to limit manual testing and troubleshooting. Build your experience in cyber defense and machine learning, while developing models and software that will defend the nation.
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of experience with cyber threat hunting and analysis of compromises within security telemetry such as endpoint and network data
2+ years of experience training and monitoring machine learning models for use with batch data and streaming data
Experience using Python
Experience with MLOps practices, including CI/CD
Experience packaging and deploying production‑level models using Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with SIEM technologies such as Splunk or Elastic Stack
Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework, MISP threat sharing, or cyber intelligence platforms
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Additional Qualifications
Experience with data engineering, including ETL pipelines and platforms such as Databricks
Experience working with large language models (LLMs)
Experience with agentic AI solutions and associated techniques and tools such as RAG
Experience with AWS GovCloud
Experience with Zero Trust security principles
Experience with message brokers or streaming platforms such as Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, RedPanda, or RabbitMQ
Possession of excellent problem‑solving skills
Secret clearance
Master's degree preferred; Doctorate degree a plus
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our 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. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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$99k-225k yearly 2d ago
Staff ML Engineer: AI Product & Platform Leader
Truebill 3.6
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
A financial technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of sophisticated AI and ML systems. You will be responsible for designing robust frameworks, implementing new product features, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience and expertise in Python and machine learning. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including health plans and unlimited PTO.
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$76k-119k yearly est. 3d ago
Machine Learning Engineer - Model Evaluations, Public Sector
Scale Ai, Inc. 4.1
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
The Public Sector ML team at Scale deploys advanced AI systems-including LLMs, agentic models, and multimodal pipelines-into mission-critical government environments. We build evaluation frameworks that ensure these models operate reliably, safely, and effectively under real-world constraints. As an ML Engineer, you will design, implement, and scale automated evaluation pipelines that help customers trust and operationalize advanced AI systems across defense, intelligence, and federal missions.
You will:
Develop and maintain automated evaluation pipelines for ML models across functional, performance, robustness, and safety metrics, including LLM-judge-based evaluations.
Design test datasets and benchmarks to measure generalization, bias, explainability, and failure modes.
Build evaluation frameworks for LLM agents, including infrastructure for scenario-based and environment-based testing.
Conduct comparative analyses of model architectures, training procedures, and evaluation outcomes.
Implement tools for continuous monitoring, regression testing, and quality assurance for ML systems.
Design and execute stress tests and red-teaming workflows to uncover vulnerabilities and edge cases.
Collaborate with operations teams and subject matter experts to produce high-quality evaluation datasets.
This role will require an active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Ideally you'd have:
Experience in computer vision, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or NLP in production settings.
Strong programming skills in Python; experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
Experience with LLM pipelines, simulation environments, or automated evaluation systems.
Ability to convert research insights into measurable evaluation criteria.
Nice to haves:
Graduate degree in CS, ML, or AI.
Cloud experience (AWS, GCP) and model deployment experience.
Experience with LLM evaluation, CV robustness, or RL validation.
Knowledge of interpretability, adversarial robustness, or AI safety frameworks.
Familiarity with ML evaluation frameworks and agentic model design.
Experience in regulated, classified, or mission-critical ML domains.
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.
Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:$208,000-$300,000 USDPlease reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is:$187,000-$270,000 USD
PLEASE NOTE:
Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.
About Us:
At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Cisco, DLA Piper, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at . Please see the United States Department of Labor's
Know Your Rights poster
for additional information.
We comply with the United States Department of Labor's
Pay Transparency provision
.
PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants' needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data. Please see our privacy policy for additional information.
$208k-300k yearly 2d ago
Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Operations engineer job in Rockville, MD
Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description
Join an innovative team in a challenging and rewarding position as a Mechanical Engineer, focusing on designing electronic packaging solutions for hand-held, tablet, and human-machine interface applications. You will engage with emerging technologies in embedded electronics, contributing to diverse industries including aerospace, defense, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
Responsibilities
Design mechanical subsystems and components from concept through mass production, considering environmental factors, human factors, manufacturability, and cost.
Document designs with drawings and manage bill of materials, maintaining traceability in PDM and ERP systems.
Test and validate mechanical designs against requirements, including first article inspections (FAI).
Design mechanical fixtures for production test infrastructure, including high volume mass production.
Monitor manufacturing and assembly quality and engage in continuous improvement activities.
Manage manufacturer and vendor relationships and initial material requirements planning for prototypes.
Interface with global teams to manage design tradeoffs and report schedule and cost details to project management.
Essential Skills
3+ years of experience in designing products, preferably using SolidWorks.
Strong knowledge of printed circuit board layout mechanicals and mechanical design for rugged applications.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical field.
Proficiency in design for manufacturing (DFM) and working with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molded plastics, sheet or machined metal designs, and 3D rapid manufacturing processes.
Ability to work on ITAR projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with Six Sigma/Lean principles.
Expertise in human factors/user experience design and industrial design.
Experience in designing for rugged applications (e.g., MIL-STD-810, IPxx, ATEX).
Knowledge of electromechanical assemblies like LCDs, batteries, antennas, PCBs, buttons.
Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools, particularly SolidWorks and SAP.
Experience working under ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems, ITAR export controls.
Work Environment
This is a fully in-person role based in Rockville, MD, where you will work in a small, dynamic multi-disciplinary team of 30 members. The position offers a collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies in embedded electronics.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
$100k-110k yearly 5d ago
Machine Learning Engineer
Phase2 Technology 3.9
Operations engineer job in Washington, DC
Machine Learning Engineer
The Opportunity:
Do you enjoy creating innovative solutions to complex challenges while working within a community of dynamic technology professionals? As an experienced data professional, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. We need your technical expertise to support federal healthcare.
As a machine learning engineer, you'll be responsible for breaking down use cases, designing, and implementing complex system modules, interfaces, and features. You'll leverage your technical expertise in AI. You'll develop new robust, secure, and performant production-grade software. You'll use your communication skills to work with a team to build, test, and operate system capabilities.
You'll leverage your expertise with full-stack web application development, experience with software design and implementation on large codebases, and learn new languages, technologies, and codebases quickly. You will apply your expertise with AI - GenAI, Agentic AI, and LLMs,and work independently while collaborating with a team to build complex features, integrations, and modules
.
Your skills and extensive technical expertise will guide clients as they navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks. If you have the drive to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for healthcare in federal government, there's a place for you here. At Booz Allen, you'll make a difference with us, and, in return, we'll invest in your future.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
2+ years of experience with machine learning engineering, or postdoctoral research for machine learning
Experience with natural language processing and language models
Experience with RAG and Generative AI techniques
Experience with programming in Python, Java, or C++
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with developing software architectures with containerization tools, including Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with machine learning, including linear, reinforcement learning, tree based, or deep learning-based methods and regularization approaches
Experience with databases, including SQL
Experience with software development, including API development or database management, and model deployment and usage with Javascript frameworks, including React, Angular, or Node.js
Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP
Ability to work in a Linux environment with Bash Scripting
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; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our 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. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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How much does an operations engineer earn in Germantown, MD?
The average operations engineer in Germantown, MD earns between $61,000 and $148,000 annually. This compares to the national average operations engineer range of $63,000 to $132,000.
Average operations engineer salary in Germantown, MD
$95,000
What are the biggest employers of Operations Engineers in Germantown, MD?
The biggest employers of Operations Engineers in Germantown, MD are: