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Laurel, MD
Live, first seen by us 77 days agoTarget Salary Range $229,000 - $366,000. 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.Read the full posting
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Design, develop, test and operationalize AI/ML algorithms for mission problems
Train, retrain, deploy, schedule and monitor models
Transform data science prototypes into scalable production solutions
Run and oversee testing and evaluation of AI/ML algorithms
Verify data integrity and model output quality
Designs, develops, tests, and operationalizes algorithms to solve complex business challenges and mission requirements
Responsible for training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and continuously improving models
Transform data science prototypes into scalable production solutions
Oversee testing and evaluation of AI/ML algorithms through iterative design processes
Verify data integrity and model output quality
Minimum of 5 years of experience in applied machine learning
Master’s or Ph.D. degree in one of the following from an accredited college or university
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain/maintain an active TS/SCI Poly clearance before start
Experience with standard machine learning frameworks such as: PyTorch or TensorFlow
Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in applied machine learning on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity - A relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 5 additional years of machine learning experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree. - Master’s or Ph.D. degree in one of the following from an accredited college or university:
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 5 additional years of machine learning experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree. - Master’s or Ph.D. degree in one of the following from an accredited college or university: - Advanced Mathematics
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$229K–$366K against $166K–$240K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.
From 1,394 postings in the last year. Stated ranges, not salaries paid.
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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.
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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.
- Experience working with various ML libraries, packages, and frameworks - Experience with standard machine learning frameworks such as: PyTorch or TensorFlow - Design or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods
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Yes. We’ve followed one other Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 3 TS/SCI w Poly job there since August 2026. It is still up.
New ML Engineer postings at the employers we follow are up 10% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.
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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.
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.
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.
Demonstrates proficiency across model architecture, data pipeline integration, and the application, interpretation, and presentation of performance metrics. Maintains a strong understanding of foundational concepts in application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance.
Responsible for training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and continuously improving models based on iterative user and system feedback to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. May lead geographically distributed teams and frequently serve as the primary point of contact for related technical matters, requiring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and exceptional communication skills.
Technical & Engineering Expertise
Core AI/ML Capabilities
Testing, Evaluation & Validation
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Desired Qualifications:
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.
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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Target Salary Range $229,000 - $366,000. 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.
Laurel, MD
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- Deep Learning - US Citizenship required - Ability to obtain/maintain an active TS/SCI Poly clearance before start