AI/ML Engineer/Architect

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Data Science and Data Engineering
Location
Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Container Orchestration

Machine Learning (ML)

Python (Programming Language)

Solution Architecture

REQ#: RQ214314
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As an AI/ML Engineer Architect . Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an AI/ML Engineer/Architect, your work at GDIT will be directly aligned with the mission of GDIT's Defense sector. You will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering AI/ML solutions that enable faster decision‑making, enhanced situational awareness, and improved operational readiness.

  • Lead/Manage/Support the development of AI/ML architectures for fleet operations, cyber defense, and logistics, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with DoW standards.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including data scientists, systems engineers, and enterprise architects—to translate complex requirements into robust, deployable solutions.

  • Drive key outcomes such as reduced data processing times, increased predictive accuracy, and accelerated AI model deployment across command networks.

  • Utilize cutting‑edge technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and secure multi‑party computation to meet the Defense sector's stringent security and performance requirements.

  • Design and implement agentic AI systems leveraging Crew AI, LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI, Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable tool use, memory, and multi-step autonomous task execution.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The AI Engineer/ Architect must have:


● Education: Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or another STEM field.
● Experience: 8+ years of related experience in AI/ML engineering, solution architecture, and system integration, with a proven track record in defense or federal government environments.
● Technical skills:

  • Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑Learn).

  • Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

  • Experience with secure data pipelines, encryption, and compliance with DoW security controls.

  • Ability to develop and present AI proposals, including feasibility studies, cost estimates, and implementation roadmaps.

● Security clearance level: Active Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements:

  • Excellent consultative selling skills; ability to engage stakeholders, identify new opportunities, and articulate the value of AI/ML solutions.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to distill complex requirements into actionable deliverables and guide multidisciplinary teams.

  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%) and work on-site at GDIT facilities as needed.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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