Principal AI/ML Engineer - 27560

Requisition Number: 27560

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $133,555.00 - $175,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII, Mission Technologies has a need for an AI/ML Engineer who will be responsible for designing advanced model architectures, developing machine learning pipelines, and optimizing AI systems for operational deployment in government and mission critical environments. This role involves hands on development of deep learning, metric learning, and neuro-symbolic models, as well as stewardship of complex data pipelines and edge optimized solutions.

This position will work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD and requires a SECRET level security clearance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and train Metric Learning (Prototypical) networks, Neuro-Symbolic models (e.g., Bayesian Belief Networks), and other advanced AI systems.
• Oversee, maintain, and improve Sim-to-Real (GAN-based) pipelines to support robust model training and domain adaptation.
• Lead edge deployment optimization efforts to ensure models operate efficiently in resource constrained environments.
• Research, design, and apply machine learning, deep learning, and visual AI algorithms to diverse data sets to build models for operational use.
• Develop hypotheses using data analysis and trend identification; compare real time performance against predicted outcomes to refine models and algorithms.
• Create and implement assessment and validation methodologies to ensure production models are stable, accurate, robust, and aligned with mission objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, business units, and key stakeholders to define requirements, share insights, and ensure technical alignment.
• Provide expert technical solutions to complex and ambiguous problems using a broad understanding of machine learning principles and related disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in realted field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant experience.
• Complete understanding and wide application of machine learning and AI principles, theories, and concepts.
• General knowledge of adjacent technical fields and the ability to integrate multi-domain perspectives.
• Proven ability to architect and implement ML/DL systems in production or mission critical environments.
• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems through innovative and technically sound approaches.
• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Clearance: Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.