AI/ML Research Engineer / SME

Full Description

AI/ML Research Engineer / SME

Client: United States Army

Location: Remote

US Citizen

SCOPE

Develop comprehensive whitepapers and technical proposals for US Army AI/ML initiatives focused on large-scale data processing and analyst augmentation. Lead technical strategy development for government research programs spanning computer vision, natural language processing, edge computing, and algorithm development.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related technical field with 8+ years applied research experience

• 10+ years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree

• Demonstrated expertise across multiple AI/ML domains including:

• Experimental investigation and development of data analytic prototypes.

• Technologies that help analysts perceive and understand dynamic and unknown environments.

• Comprehensive models of real-world environments in which AI/ML entities facilitate course of action development, using intuition and improvisation characteristics in real-time, dynamic scenarios.

• Frameworks and tools for the creation of algorithms.

• Tailored algorithms to perform discrete tasks, particularly in the fields of computer vision and language.

• Innovative AI/ML computational environments.

• Labeling techniques to generate massive scale annotated data for supervised deep learning.

• Methods for edge computation that enable use of deep learning algorithms in constrained computational environments.

• Methods to evaluate and determine effectiveness of algorithmic approaches.

• Interfaces for display of, search of, and interaction with algorithmically derived metadata and tabular structured algorithmic output.

• Techniques, hardware, software, and tools for training, testing, and validating algorithms.

• Storage and indexing capabilities for local algorithmically produced data.

• Proven track record writing successful research proposals/papers

• Deep understanding of government data processing challenges and constraints

• Experience with both supervised and unsupervised learning approaches at scale

• Knowledge of edge deployment limitations and computational constraints in operational environments

• Strong technical writing ability - can translate complex algorithms into clear strategic recommendations

• Security clearance eligible (Secret minimum, TS/SCI preferred)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Previous work with government agencies (DoD, IC, or national labs)

• Experience with data labeling and annotation pipeline development

• Knowledge of algorithm evaluation frameworks and validation methodologies

• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and technical evaluation criteria

• Background in real-time systems or operational AI deployment

TASKS

• Research and analyze current state-of-the-art in AI/ML technologies relevant to government data processing needs

• Write technical whitepapers outlining proposed research approaches, methodologies, and expected outcomes

• Develop cost estimates and technical risk assessments for proposed research programs

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate technical approaches and assumptions

• Present findings and recommendations to government stakeholders and technical review panels

• Monitor emerging AI/ML research trends and assess applicability to government use cases

• Support proposal defense and technical discussions during government evaluation processes

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote