Sr. AI/ML Engineer

Aerospace Corporation

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Top Secret/SCI
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Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The Advanced Technology Directorate/Advanced Systems Department is seeking an innovative Sr. AI/ML Engineer (Project Engineer/ Sr. Project Engineer-Data Science/Big Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence ) to work on the nation's leading research and development challenges for future ISR architectures. The Advanced Systems Department helps customers architect new systems and capabilities, including effectively embracing advancements in automation and AI/ML. The work involves traditional ground systems as well as innovating new architectures for the deployment of functions to vehicle platforms. Our next team member will have the opportunity to influence an organization developing and operating high priority, transformational demonstration systems.

Work Model:

This full time position requires 100% on site work in Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading a portfolio of projects to apply Aerospace AI/ML expertise to support development of new capabilities for ISR architectures. Examples of these challenges include; enterprise orchestration, human-machine teaming, and vehicle autonomy.
  • Exploring solutions for ensuring trust in autonomy applications.
  • Identifying novel solutions for enterprise level problems.
  • Provide guidance for development and acquisition of small satellite common ground enterprise capabilities.
  • Work directly with Government, other FFRDC and SETA staff to design and implement ground-breaking roadmaps and strategy.
  • Develop effective recommendations and strategies to advance customer vision.


What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Project Engineer -Data Science/Big Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence :
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field
  • A minimum of 6 years engineering experience.
  • Experience with modern software development methodologies (i.e. - agile, SAFe).
  • Ability to work closely with government customers.
  • This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.


In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr. Project Engineer - Big Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence include:
  • Experience leading and completing projects in a team environment
  • A minimum of 10 years engineering experience.
  • Experience working with government customers.


How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
  • An advanced degree in engineering, computer science or related applicable technical field.
  • Experience using AI/ML to solve difficult problems.
  • Experience developing and testing containerized applications.
  • Involvement with research and development organizations.
  • Experience with mission operations.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong personal initiative.


Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results


Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect


We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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