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Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton logoBooz Allen Hamilton$99,000–$225,000/yrEl Segundo, CAFull timePosted 1mo ago
  • Secret clearance

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Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Senior ## The Opportunity Great AI solutions start with understanding the problem - then designing so met hing that actually works in the real world. As an Artifi cia l Intelligence Engineer on our team, you'll work directly with clients and engineers on national security space missions to turn ambiguous needs into AI architecture solutions you can stand behind.

You'll design and help build secure, scalable AI capabilities, including long-context and cache-augmented applications, automation, and model integrations, and make the hard calls on trade-offs, deployment, and responsible use. You'll be the technical voice clients t rus t: the person who can whiteboard the design in the morning and prototype it in the afternoon.

You'll help a small, high-initiative team move fast without losing sight of security or mission value. Ready to engineer AI that makes it into the field? This position is located in El Segundo, CA. Join us.

The world can’t wait. ## You Have - 3+ years of experience designing, building, deploying, or integrating sof tware, data, or traditional AI / ML solutions - Experience translating client or mission needs into technical architectures, solution designs, or implementation plans - Experience building or integrating AI and machine learning capabilities such as Agentic Retrieval systems, cache-augmented generation ( CAG ) , model APIs, or long-horizon automation into applications or workflows - Experience with cloud services and modern Sof tware Developer practices, such as AWS or Azure, containers, APIs, or CI / CD - Ability to independently lead ambiguous AI solutions work, self-manage priorities, solve complex problems, and meet tight deadlines - Ability to apply pragmatic judgment across technical standards, project flexibility, and emerging technologies - Ability to communicate technical designs and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders - Ability to obtain a Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field ## Nice If You Have - Experience as a solution architect, sales engineer, AI / ML engineer, or technical lead on government, defense, or space programs - Experience deploying AI or sof tware into secure or government cloud environments such as GovCloud, IL5, or IL6 - Experience with AI prototype development, Knowledge Graphs ( KAG ) , ontological systems, MLOps, or model evaluation - Experience leading or mentoring small technical teams - Possession of excellent communication, facilitation, and client-e nga gement skills - Secret clearance - Master's degree in a STEM field ## Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information . ## Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. ## Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.

We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. ## Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on yourown skills and knowledge.

As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. ## Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually.

To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. - Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. - Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.

You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. - Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. ## Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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