SME AI/ML Engineer

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced SME AI/ML Engineer to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations. In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement—helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success. This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes. Primary Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize AI and ML solutions to enhance operational and analytical capabilities within a larger enterprise level Data and AI analytics platform. Build and maintain data pipelines for efficient data processing and model training. Train and tune algorithms to improve predictive accuracy and decision-support tasks. Deploy models into production environments, ensuring reliability and performance. Identify and integrate appropriate COTS, government, and custom tools within established frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security requirements. Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders to align project goals. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in AI/ML technologies. Develop and implement best practices for model development and deployment. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards throughout the project lifecycle. Participate in the Engineering Control Board process for major engineering milestones. Analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability. Basic Qualifications: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related technical discipline and 12–15 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 10–13 years of relevant experience. Minimum of 10 years of experience in AI/ML and/or data intelligence engineering or related fields. Experience developing and deploying AI/ML models using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent. Experience building and integrating data pipelines to support ML workflows. Experience deploying containerized AI workloads (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience integrating AI/ML models into CI/CD and DevSecOps environments. Experience implementing model evaluation, performance tuning, and lifecycle management practices. Proven experience in designing and deploying AI/ML models in production environments. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java. Experience with data pipeline construction and management. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience developing Agentic AI solutions, including autonomous planning–execution–reflection loops, multi-agent collaboration and coordination, and tool usage patterns including API integration, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and memory/context management Solid un ... (truncated, view full listing at source)