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Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer 3 TS/SCI w Poly

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$229,000–366,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
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.
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US citizens onlyUS Citizenship required

What you’ll work on

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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

From the employer’s posting
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

What you’ll bring

All qualifications

Core experience

  • Minimum 5 years of applied machine learning experience
  • Master's or Ph.D. in AI, data science, computer science, or related field
  • US citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain active TS/SCI Poly clearance
  • Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow

Preferred experience

  • Python, Java, C, R, is desired.
Qualification wording
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.
Education & alternatives
- 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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How this job compares

Pay

Higher than most similar jobs

$229K–$366K against $166K–$240K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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Time since we first saw it

Day 77

Up longer than most. 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.

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  • 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.
- 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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Has Peraton posted this job before?

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.

  1. LaurelStill up after 93 days, first seen Aug 13
  2. This jobUp 77 days so far, first seen Aug 28

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

Expand your AI/ML career at Peraton.  We seek multiple Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineers.  Designs, develops, tests, and operationalizes algorithms to solve complex business challenges and mission requirements. Models are built to learn from data and generate predictions aligned with customer-defined business logic and operational needs. 

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

  • 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
  • Recognize and apply software architecture, data modeling, and data structure principles
  • Transform data science prototypes into scalable production solutions
  • Provide system integration oversight

Core AI/ML Capabilities

  • Select appropriate datasets for machine learning applications
  • Perform statistical analysis and data interpretation
  • Run and evaluate machine learning algorithms
  • Use analytical results to improve and optimize models
  • Train and retrain systems as required
  • Research and implement a broad range of AI/ML algorithms and tools
  • Verify data integrity and model output quality
  • Identify data distribution differences that may impact model performance

Testing, Evaluation & Validation

  • Run standard testing and evaluation protocols
  • Oversee testing and evaluation of AI/ML algorithms through iterative design processes
  • Ensure solutions meet verification and validation requirements

 

 

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Qualifications

Experience & Education Requirements  LU

  • 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:
    • Advanced Mathematics
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Science
    • Computer Science
    • Deep Learning
  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain/maintain an active TS/SCI Poly clearance before start

 

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.

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.

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 $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.
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Laurel, MD

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