AI/Machine Learning Engineer
Company: Haystack
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area (Remote)
Salary: $120k - $160k per year
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-08-30
About this role
A leading technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets is seeking an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer. This organization is renowned for its deep customer and domain knowledge, enabling the delivery of sophisticated systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects, particularly for U.S. federal government customers.
The Role
- Work with government staff on program acquisition packages, including SOW, J&A, RCAP, RFI, RFP, and executive briefing materials
- Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of RFIs/proposals for source selection
- Evaluate advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, and architectures for space and ground systems
- Support Agile SAFe program development processes such as PI Planning, epic/feature development, and demo coordination
- Assist in analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance, improving understanding of system tradeoffs
- Provide technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle from concept to deployment
What You'll Need
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 9+ years relevant experience, or Master's with 7+ years
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated acquisition support experience
- Proven experience in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Proficient with Jira and Confluence tools
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to provide critical technical and program services to the U.S. Government
- Engage in leading-edge R&D of AI/ML algorithms
- Support complex projects across the entire project lifecycle
- Contribute to significant national security initiatives
Apply via Haystack today!