What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI/ML Engineer - TS/SCI position at Tenica and Associates LLC?
AI/ML Engineer
Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA)
Required Clearance: Must have Active TS/SCI (must be able to obtain CI Poly)
TENICA is seeking a cleared AI/ML Engineer to support advanced Time Dominant Track Fusion (TDTF) initiatives, transforming complex multi-sensor data into actionable intelligence that drives faster, smarter, and more accurate decisions in real time.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and deploy AI/ML models for object detection, classification, and identification across diverse sensor data sources.
- Apply remote sensing and image processing techniques to extract insights from high-volume datasets.
- Develop and optimize algorithms for real-time data fusion and situational awareness.
- Integrate AI/ML solutions into production systems alongside multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Build, test, and scale applications in Python using ML frameworks and data science libraries.
- Manage code and collaboration through Git and operate in Linux environments
What You’ll Bring:
- 4 years of hands-on experience building and delivering AI/ML-based solutions for object identification and classification.
- 4 years of professional Python experience, with a focus on ML frameworks and data science libraries.
- Proven background in remote sensing, data exploitation, and algorithm development.
- Strong understanding of software version control and collaborative workflows using Git.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to complete a polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with AWS or cloud-based ML infrastructure.
- Familiarity with sensor systems, capabilities, and data integration.
- Ability to thrive in dynamic environments with limited guidance.
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
