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AI/ML Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (Mid-level)
Job ID: 2613319
Location: Chantilly, VA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 4, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is looking for a SETA with project level AI experience and expertise.
Job Description:
- Evaluate advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces into space and ground systems.
- 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.
- Develop 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
- Design, train, and test machine learning models and algorithms.
- Integrate AI models into existing software systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Preprocess, clean, and analyze large datasets for model training.
- Fine-tune models for maximum accuracy and performance.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and stakeholders.
- Stay updated on the latest AI advancements and implementing new tools.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline with 2+ years of experience in applying AI to practical solutions.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or R. Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn. Deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and data modeling.
- Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity using tools include cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), and version control systems (Git).
- 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.
- Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning technologies applied to space systems.
- Prior small to mid-size team leadership experience
- Prior technical project/program management experience
- Ability to translate implied customer inputs to explicit project requirments, milestones, and deliverables.
Clearance:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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Science Applications International Corp
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.