GRVTY is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in McLean, VA.
🏢 About GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
🎯 The Role
Implementing and maintaining RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly
✅ Key Responsibilities
Implementing and maintaining RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly
Integrating LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks
Developing and maintaining REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration
Designing and/or refining Postgres schemas to improve data organization and query performance
📌 Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical research, evaluate emerging AI/ML approaches, and apply advanced analytical problem-solving comparable to PhD-level research environments
Ability to rapidly learn and apply new AI/ML methodologies, tools, and frameworks in support of evolving mission requirements
Experience developing AI/ML applications focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic retrieval, LLM integration, or related AI workflows
Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries, frameworks, and API integrations
Willingness to work onsite full time; 40 hours, 5 days a week (Monday - Friday), and covering at a minimum the Sponsor's core office hours of 10AM-2PM
⭐ Desirable Experience
Advanced research experience in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, reinforcement learning, computer vision, or related disciplines.
Experience publishing research, contributing to open-source AI/ML initiatives, or leading experimental and prototype development efforts.
Familiarity with model evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning workflows, inference optimization, and AI observability/monitoring tools.
Experience with vector databases, AWS/cloud environments, Docker, and containerized AI/ML development workflows.
Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and scalable data architectures.
🎁 Benefits
At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off. The pay range for this position is: $150,000.00-$250,000.00.
🛂 Visa & Eligibility
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.
