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AI/ML Engineer (TS/SCI + Poly)

The DarkStar Group, LLC
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Description

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking an AI/ML Engineer with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA.  Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, and our benefits.

THE PROGRAM

The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community.  We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013.  We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.

Required Skills

  • Demonstrated experience with the ability to understand and automate customer workflows and business processes with AI solutions
  • Demonstrated experience in data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
  • Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge of machine learning tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience with extensive math and computer science skills, with a deep understanding of probability, statistics, and algorithms
  • Demonstrated experience in AI/ML specific programming languages, such as Python, Jav, C , Conda, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience training AI models, as well as in integrating pre-trained models into dataflows and software architectures.

Desired Skills (Optional)

  • Demonstrated experience implementing secure AI solutions in the Intelligence Community
  • Demonstrated experience working with highly sensitive data sets
  • Demonstrated experience in leading AI/ML initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of implementing ETL (Enhance/Transform/Load) pipeline
  • Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge in implementing solutions in Amazon Web Services
  • Demonstrated experience with very strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated experience performing in a collaborative team environment.

Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

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.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

  • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution  
  • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  
  • Paid Parental Leave   
  • 401k with generous company match  
  • Training and Development Opportunities  
  • Award Programs  
  • Variety of Company Sponsored Events  

The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
 
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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