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David Careers

Senior Applied AI Engineer III - Data Science & Analytics

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black eagle defenseFort Meade (MD)
Data ScientistsComputer Systems Design Services

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$209,000 - $266,000 per year

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About the role

SALARY RANGE $209,000 - $266,000/year.
DUTIES: As a successful candidate for the Senior Applied AI Engineer III role, you will join a fast-moving AI team delivering mission-critical capabilities that enable analysts and operators to make rapid, data-driven decisions. In this position, you will combine data science, machine learning, and software engineering to design AI-enabled analytical applications, construct LLM and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows, and transform complex datasets into actionable mission insights. Working directly with mission customers, you will evaluate operational challenges, rapidly prototype AI/ML solutions, integrate large-scale data platforms, mentor junior engineers, and shape the team's technical direction.

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