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

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