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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) High Perfor with Security Clearance

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Technical SETA support for MPO intel analysis and data processing, tool modernization, high performance computing (HPC) and analytic systems engineering. About The Role Peraton is seeking an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) knowledgeable Mid-Career Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical High Performance Computing (HPC) program of national importance. This cutting-edge program encompasses everything from HPC test planning and execution, to architecture design, prototyping, and vendor collaboration. Technical areas span commercial cloud technologies, HPC, and enterprise architecture directly supporting the success of U.S. national security objectives. As a Systems Engineer, you will: Provide engineering support across the full system lifecycle, including requirements elicitation, analysis, and allocation. Conduct systems requirements reviews, develop concepts of operations, and establish interface standards. Design and integrate complex hardware/software systems while performing technical and non-technical assessments. Perform end-to-end flow analysis to ensure seamless integration of program capabilities.Desired Skills to maximize success: Cloud Architecture/ Cloud Engineer/ Platform Engineering (especially in AWS) AI/ML system design and implementation High-level understanding of the AI lifecycle (development, training, inference, monitoring) Experience with ML pipeline development, model deployment, and DevOps/MLOps Experience with Amazon SageMaker is a plus Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholder groups, ability to proactively engage with these groups to understand requirements and inform system architecture decisions System security and networking (particularly the implementation of system security on classified systems) Data engineering and data lifecycle management Why Join Peraton? We recognize the criticality of this mission and reward our team with enhanced benefits, including: Heavily subsidized health coverage for employees and dependents. 25 days of annual PTO, with a generous rollover cap. Eligibility for an attractive annual bonus plan.This is an opportunity to be part of a high-profile, tactically important program, where your contributions are directly recognized for their impact. #MDFSP Qualifications Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Education & Experience (one of the following): High School Diploma/GED and 14+ years of systems engineering experience OR Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of systems engineering experience OR * Master's degree or PhD in an accredited engineering or related discipline and 8+ years of systems engineering experience. Details Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job postin

Company
Peraton
Location
Fort Meade, MD

About Peraton
Peraton is a national security company that drives missions of consequence globally. As a mission capability integrator and enterprise IT provider, Peraton delivers solutions and technologies to protect the nation and allies. The company partners with government agencies and supports all branches of the U.S. armed forces.

Program Overview
Technical SETA support for MPO intel analysis and data processing, tool modernization, high performance computing (HPC), and analytic systems engineering.

About The Role
Peraton is seeking a Mid-Career Systems Engineer knowledgeable in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to support a mission-critical HPC program. This program involves HPC test planning, architecture design, prototyping, and vendor collaboration, focusing on commercial cloud technologies and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support across the full system lifecycle, including requirements elicitation, analysis, and allocation.
  • Conduct systems requirements reviews, develop concepts of operations, and establish interface standards.
  • Design and integrate complex hardware/software systems while performing technical and non-technical assessments.
  • Perform end-to-end flow analysis to ensure seamless integration of program capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • High School Diploma/GED and 14+ years of systems engineering experience, or a Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of systems engineering experience, or a Master's degree or PhD in an accredited engineering or related discipline and 8+ years of systems engineering experience.

Desired Skills

  • Cloud Architecture/Cloud Engineer/Platform Engineering (especially in AWS).
  • AI/ML system design and implementation.
  • High-level understanding of the AI lifecycle (development, training, inference, monitoring).
  • Experience with ML pipeline development, model deployment, and DevOps/MLOps.
  • Experience with Amazon SageMaker is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • System security and networking, particularly on classified systems.
  • Data engineering and data lifecycle management.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized health coverage for employees and dependents.
  • 25 days of annual PTO, with a generous rollover cap.
  • Eligibility for an attractive annual bonus plan.

Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the position.