Al Engineer

Responsibilities:

Noblis is seeking cleared AI Engineer to support our customer in Bethesda, Maryland, supporting a SETA contract.

This role is critical to developing, deploying, and maintaining advanced AI/ML models that support the IC community. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise or understanding in machine learning, generative AI, and emerging Agentic AI technologies, while operating with strict governance frameworks and security requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Support Enterprise Data Architecture integrated with the IC enterprise architectures.

Planning and executing integration of Al services into mission and business applications.

Establishing MLOps integration patterns (Cl/CD, model registry concepts, monitoring) aligned to enterprise platform.

Translate requirements into implementable Al solutions and pilots.

Ensuring Al solutions incorporate security controls and responsible Al practices appropriate to the environment.

Collaborate with AI/ML Modeler Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers to translate analytical findings into production-ready solutions.

Required Qualifications:

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

US Citizenship is required.

Bachelor's degree in B-STEM with 3 years of experience OR Master’s Degree in B-STEM with 0 years of experience OR associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR High-School/High School equivalency diploma with 9 years of experience.

Experience planning and executing integration of Al services into mission and business applications, including A Pis and worktlow automation.

Experience establishing MLOps integration patterns (Cl/CD, model registry concepts, monitoring) aligned to enterprise platforms.

Experience partnering with mission and business owners to translate requirements into implementable Al solutions and pilots.

Experience ensuring Al solutions incorporate security controls and responsible Al practices appropriate to the environment.

Experience conducting technical evaluations and integration planning for COTS/GOTS tools and enterprise Al platforms.

Experience tracking performance and outcomes; develop decision briefs for leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

Direct IC experience.

Overview:

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

Total Rewards:

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, 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, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range: USD $109,800.00 - USD $171,525.00 /Yr.