AI/ML Systems Engineer

VTG is seeking an AI/ML Systems Engineer, located in Chantilly, Va.

The engineer sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. Your responsibilities include some or all of the following:

• Evaluation of advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces into space and ground systems.
• Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities
• Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs
• Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment
• Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages
• Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations
• Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals

Required Education:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline with minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience or seven (7) years with master’s degree

Required Qualifications:

• AI/ML experience
• Acquisition support experience
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
• Systems engineering and integration applied to spacecraft, ground, and launch systems
• R&D of artificial intelligence/machine learning agents
• System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
• Small Satellite (SmallSat) systems (single vehicles, clusters, and/or constellations)
• Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning technologies applied to space systems
• System modeling & simulation and/or system performance analysis
• IC mission, organizations, disciplines, systems, and/or processes

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly