Momentum Engineering, Inc.

ME00648-Data Scientist 4

Momentum Engineering, Inc. · Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · $170K–$220K/yr

Software Development · 11-50 employees

8 h ago
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The candidate will design and implement advanced AI/ML solutions, including Agentic AI and RAG capabilities, to support mission-specific needs. They will also be responsible for training, optimizing, and deploying machine learning models tailored for resource-constrained edge environments.

What they look for

Artificial intelligence Machine learning Agentic AI Retrieval augmented generation Python Large language models Edge computing Data science Model optimization Model training Model deployment Algorithm design

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with an NSA Full Scope Polygraph and significant professional experience ranging from 9 to 13 years depending on the degree level. Expert proficiency in Python and deep knowledge of AI/ML technologies are required for this role.

Benefits

Paid holidays Paid time off Medical plan Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Short term disability Long term disability

Full description

Job Summary

  • Seeking a Data Scientist with demonstrated experience designing and implementing advanced AI/ML and data science solutions across mission domains
  • The successful candidate will support the MPO customer environment and develop sophisticated Agentic AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and customized machine learning solutions

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced AI/ML and data science solutions
  • Develop Agentic AI systems and customized RAG capabilities
  • Assess, evaluate, and implement appropriate ML models for specific mission needs
  • Train, evaluate, optimize, and deploy machine learning and large language models
  • Tailor AI/ML solutions for operational performance and resource constraints
  • Develop models suitable for low-memory and low-resource edge-device environments
  • Evaluate model performance and recommend improvements
  • Work with mission stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AI/ML solutions

Required Qualifications

  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 11 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing sophisticated AI/ML solutions
  • Deep knowledge and experience with AI technologies
  • Experience assessing, evaluating, training, and optimizing ML models
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Experience with Agentic AI systems
  • Experience implementing RAG capabilities
  • Experience optimizing models for constrained or edge-computing environments
  • Expert Python proficiency

Desired Qualifications

  • No desired qualifications listed at this time

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.