AI/ML Engineer

Job Title: AI/ML Engineer

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an AI/ML Engineer (Data Scientist T-1) to support superintelligence efforts at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Kittery, ME.

The AI/ML Engineer (Data Scientist T-1) supports the development, training, testing, and deployment of machine learning and superintelligence solutions for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) and NAVSEA customers. This role works alongside engineers, developers, and divisional teams to develop data-driven solutions that improve mission effectiveness and operational decision-making.
The ideal candidate has experience with AI/ML development, Python programming, Palantir Foundry, and working within secure government environments. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to customer security, safety, and engineering requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, train, test, and deploy AI/ML models to support customer requirements.
• Support data preparation, feature engineering, model evaluation, and performance optimization activities.
• Develop software and machine learning solutions using Python and industry-standard AI/ML frameworks.
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets to build predictive, analytical, and computer vision solutions.
• Support implementation and deployment of AI/ML capabilities within Palantir Foundry, AIM, and DoW GenAI environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, program managers, and customer stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Document technical approaches, model performance, and development activities.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to project teams and customers.
• Follow customer cybersecurity, configuration management, NMCI, and NNPI requirements.
• Comply with all customer-site engineering, safety, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Super Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ months of professional experience supporting AI/ML, data science, software engineering, or analytics projects.
• Experience developing machine learning models using Python.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Experience with AIM.
• Experience working within NMCI environments.
• Familiarity with NNPI requirements and working within secure government environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Desired:
• Experience with computer vision applications, including object detection, classification, or image analysis.
• Experience working with DoW GenAI tools and capabilities.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Experience deploying machine learning models into operational environments.
• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or defense-related programs.
Work Environment:
• Work is performed in customer, office, or engineering environments.
• Compliance with customer security, cybersecurity, NMCI, and information-protection requirements is required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required based on customer site access requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively within a collaborative engineering and program environment.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$58,000-$115,900

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.