AI/ML Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly)

This role is part of an R&D team, focused on prototyping and experimenting with cutting-edge technologies and AI. You'll work in a fast-moving environment, applying modern approaches to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), large language models (LLMs), and related technologies to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and prototype solutions leveraging RAG models and LLMs
• Build and iterate on proof-of-concept applications to explore emerging technologies
• Implement and integrate with RESTful APIs for retrieving and exchanging data
• Work with Postgres to store, query, and manage data for AI/ML applications
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to evaluate approaches, document findings, and recommend next steps
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team on AI/ML advancements and experimental outcomes

Required Skills & Experience:

• Current/active TS/SCI security clearance with required Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, mathematics, statistics, etc.). Relevant professional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience developing and implementing RAG models and working with large language models (LLMs)
• Experience working with RESTful APIs for retrieving and exchanging data
• Strong experience with Postgres (schema design, querying, performance optimization)

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Exposure to or interest in geospatial data and technologies
• Experience with data pipelines or vector databases for AI/ML applications
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for building prototypes

Career: We're very serious about professional development and continuing education. We offer everyone the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Our group has some amazing resources at its disposal specifically for this purpose. You will work with your direct supervisor, and/or a mentor, to set appropriate goals and design a plan to help you make consistent progress.

We offer:

• Dedicated professional development time.
• Conference attendance.
• Corporate partner/industry training.
• Peer groups.
• Paid certifications.
• Education reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.
• and much more...

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.