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Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 1

Pay
$80,000–128,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
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Citizens onlyMinimum TS/SCI required

What you’ll work on

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  • Design, develop, test and deploy AI/ML algorithms for customer challenges

  • Select data sets and run statistical analysis and ML algorithms

  • Train, retrain, deploy, and monitor models using user and system feedback

  • Run standard test and evaluation protocols and provide integration oversight

From the employer’s posting
design, develop, test, and deploy AI/ML algorithms to address complex business challenges and mission requirements
Select appropriate data sets.
Experience training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and improving models based on iterative user and system feedback is required
Run standard test and evaluation protocols. Provide system integration oversight

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Experience in working with various ML libraries and packages.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Advanced mathematics (e.g., calculus, linear algebra, Bayesian statistics), Computer Science or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with Poly is required to start.
  • Experience training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and improving models based on iterative user and system feedback is required to support designing and creating scalable solutions for optimal performance.

Preferred experience

  • Python, Java, C, R, is desired.
Qualification wording
Experience in working with various ML libraries and packages.
Bachelor of Science degree in Advanced mathematics (e.g., calculus, linear algebra, Bayesian statistics), Computer Science or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university. (In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 4 (6 years total) additional years of machine learning experience on similar projects may be substituted).
Minimum TS/SCI required. Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with Poly is required to start.
Experience training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and improving models based on iterative user and system feedback is required to support designing and creating scalable solutions for optimal performance.
Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired.
Education & alternatives
- Run standard test and evaluation protocols. Provide system integration oversight - Bachelor of Science degree in Advanced mathematics (e.g., calculus, linear algebra, Bayesian statistics), Computer Science or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university. (In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 4 (6 years total) additional years of machine learning experience on similar projects may be substituted). - Minimum TS/SCI required. Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with Poly is required to start.
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How this job compares

Pay

Lower than most similar jobs

$80K–$128K against $166K–$240K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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Time since we first saw it

Day 36

Similar jobs usually come down between day 8 and day 76.

At Peraton, jobs usually come down by about day 42.

From 5,460 similar postings that came down, and 266 of Peraton’s. Coming down is not always a hire.

Peraton is hiring

110 open jobs

Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.

  • Hiring at a steady pace
  • Takes jobs down at a usual pace
  • 6% of open jobs were reposted
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Desired Qualifications: - Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired. Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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Has Peraton posted this job before?

Yes. We’ve followed 2 other Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 1 jobs there since August 2026. All 2 are still up.

  1. LaurelStill up after 93 days, first seen Aug 13
  2. LaurelStill up after 93 days, first seen Aug 13
  3. This jobUp 37 days so far, first seen Oct 8

Demand for ML Engineer roles

New ML Engineer postings at the employers we follow are up 10% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.

Weekly new ML Engineer postings at the same employers, from the week of August 17 to the week of November 2. The fewest in a week was 612, the most 1,081, and the latest week had 1,068.
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About the role

We file this job under ML Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

ML engineers put machine learning models into products. They write the code that trains, ships, serves and monitors models so a recommendation or prediction works for real users.

Postings ask for strong Python and software engineering, a framework such as PyTorch, cloud services, and more and more often experience with large language models.

A data scientist often works out which model to build; an ML engineer makes it run reliably in production.

US government figures for computer and information research scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$140,300
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
21.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for ML engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information research scientists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1221.

Job description

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer. The engineer will design, develop, test, and deploy AI/ML algorithms to address complex business challenges and mission requirements. Develops models capable of learning from data, generating accurate predictions, and aligning with customer-defined business logic and operational objectives.

 

Demonstrates expertise in model architecture, data pipeline integration, and the application, interpretation, and presentation of performance metrics. Maintains a strong understanding of application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance principles to support scalable and efficient AI/ML solutions.

 

May lead geographically distributed teams and frequently serve as a primary point of contact for AI-related initiatives. Requires strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

 

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Qualifications

The Level 1 Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/MI) Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Select appropriate data sets.
  • Perform statistical analysis.
  • Run machine learning algorithms.
  • Use results to improve models.
  • Train and retrain systems when needed.
  • Experience in working with various ML libraries and packages.
  • Run standard test and evaluation protocols. Provide system integration oversight
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Advanced mathematics (e.g., calculus, linear algebra, Bayesian statistics), Computer Science or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university. (In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 4 (6 years total) additional years of machine learning experience on similar projects may be substituted).
  • Minimum TS/SCI required. Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with Poly is required to start.
  • Experience training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and improving models based on iterative user and system feedback is required to support designing and creating scalable solutions for optimal performance.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired.

 

Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

Investing in Your Growth: Selected candidates may be eligible for enhanced professional development opportunities, including training, certification programs, and skill-building experiences tailored to individual strengths, career goals, and role-specific requirements.MPOJobs #AJCM #PeratonRoyalMove

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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Pay
Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
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