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Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Mission Innovation Lab

2 Locations💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead independent applied-research projects to translate AI/ML concepts into operational prototypes for defense and national security missions.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Defense/National Security)

Builds

Mission-scale AI capabilities, operational prototypes, and secure deployment pipelines for government customers.

Domain

Defense and National Security

Required skills

ML theory and statistical learning, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Torch, Caffe), Python/C/C++/Java, CI/CD and container orchestration, DevSecOps practices, mentoring

Preferred skills

Independent applied-research project track record, publications in adversarial/robust ML, experience with high-impact government programs

Technologies

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Torch, Caffe, Python, C/C++, Java, Docker, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate state-of-the-art ML models (CV, NLP, planning), build and maintain robust data pipelines and backend services, lead rapid-prototyping and security testing, define DevSecOps practices, mentor junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship

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