78 entry level ml engineer jobs at 46 companies in McLean, VA
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ML Engineer - Inference & Model Deployment
Cupertino, CA, US
$250k-$310k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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AI/ML Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (Mid-level)
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
2+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI (Poly). Bachelor’s in STEM (or higher) with experience applying AI/ML; proficiency in Python/Java/R and ML frameworks; strong analytical and communication skills.
RedwireNYSE: RDW: Manufactures infrastructure and hardware components for diverse space missions.
1+ YOEU.S. citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance, 1+ years backend/systems engineering experience, proficiency in Python/C++/Rust, experience with agentic systems, graph data modeling, real‑time pipelines, API design, and secure operations.
ManTech: Provides technology solutions for defense and intelligence agencies.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 2+ years experience; 3+ years software engineering; Python proficiency; experience operationalizing ML; familiarity with MLOps tools; cloud platforms; CI/CD practices.
2026 Graduate - Synthetic Aperture Radar ML Engineer - Imaging Systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
0+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field; basics of signal processing and linear algebra; Python/C++ programming; ML workflow familiarity; data curation; RF/SAR exposure; eligible for interim security clearance.
AI/ML Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (Mid-level)
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
2+ YOEBachelor's in STEM with 2+ years applying AI to practical solutions; strong proficiency in Python, Java, or R; experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn; strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; active TS/SCI clearance with poly required.
A-TEK: Provides digital transformation and scientific solutions to federal agencies.
0+ YOEBachelor's in Computer Science with AI coursework, 0–2 years experience (internships/projects accepted), Python and cloud (AWS/Azure) familiarity, experience with ML/LLMs, ability to obtain Public Trust clearance, and interest in federal missions.
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
2+ YOE2+ years applied ML experience; BS in math/CS or related STEM; TS/SCI with Poly; experience with ML libraries; Python/Java/C/R knowledge; ability to design and deploy ML solutions.
CATHEXIS: Provides consulting and technology services to federal government agencies.
2+ YOEActive Top Secret clearance, bachelor\u0002s degree in computer science or related field, minimum 2 years experience, proficiency with JavaScript, Python or Java, OOP, data structures, and modern LLM tools.
Systems Development Engineer, AI/ML Amazon Dedicated Cloud
Arlington or Herndon
$99k-$160k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
1+ YOERequires active TS/SCI with polygraph, 1+ years systems and software engineering experience, Linux and networking experience, proficiency with CI/CD, and ability to design resilient, scalable systems.
EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Growth Platforms - AI/ML Engineer - Sr Associate/Consultant (New York, NY, US, 10001-8604)
New York or Atlanta or Boston or Chicago or Dallas or Denver or Detroit or Houston or Los Angeles or McLean or Hoboken or Philadelphia or San Francisco or Seattle
$130k-$185k/yrHybridFull Time
EY: Global firm providing audit, tax, and professional consulting services.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree plus 2+ years (or graduate degree plus ~18 months), experience designing and deploying ML models, familiarity with LangChain, Haystack, RAG, vector DBs (Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma), Python and PyTorch/TensorFlow, and building data pipelines and APIs.
KBRNYSE: KBR: Provides engineering, technology, and professional services for global markets.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in a technical field; up to 5 years of experience; TS/SCI with poly; familiarity with Agile, ML/AI concepts; experience with system requirements, security, and mission-critical ground systems.
Agile, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, System engineering tools
Bespoke Technologies: Provides technical engineering and data solutions for national security.
Graduate student in EE or CE with strong C++ and embedded systems experience; knowledge of microcontrollers, neural accelerators, ML fundamentals, power profiling, testing, and technical writing. Must be able to obtain security clearance.
AeroVironmentNASDAQ: AVAV: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems.
2+ YOEBS in relevant field,2+ years experience,proficiency in ML/deep learning,computer vision,model deployment,experimentation,Python/C/C++,EMR not applicable.
C/C++, Matlab, TensorFlow, Keras, Python, scikit-learn, pandas, OpenCV, Linux
SDA Battlespace Intelligence Autonomy and Collection Management Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Odyssey Systems: Provides engineering, integration, and technical services to defense clients.
2+ YOEUS citizen with active Secret clearance (eligible for TS/SCI), Master's in Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred), 2 years DoD/IC experience, familiarity with AI/ML, MLOps, cloud-native architectures, RMF, program/acquisition processes.
GDITNYSE: GD: Delivers IT and mission services to government agencies.
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related field, demonstrated technical exposure in cybersecurity, software reverse engineering, AI/ML, CI/CD, networking; strong writing and problem-solving; US citizenship required.
Denver or Stamford or Washington or Tampa or Atlanta or Chicago or Boston or Charlotte or Short Hills or Philadelphia or Providence or Dallas or Houston
OnsiteFull Time
KPMG: Global professional services network providing audit, tax, and advisory.
1+ YOE1+ year experience in AI/ML, data science, software engineering, or cloud; bachelor’s in CS/data/engineering; proficiency in Python and cloud AI platforms; strong analytical and communication skills.
Azure AI, AWS AI, Bedrock, Google Cloud Vertex AI, Python
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
1+ YOE1+ years ML engineering/data science experience, LLM application development, Python proficiency, knowledge of neural networks and classical ML methods, agent planning and context-window methods, ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor's in an AI field.
Python, Go, Large Language Models (LLMs), vector databases, RAG