Job Requirements
Springfield, VA Saint Louis, MO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$180,000 - $240,000
Job Description
AI/ML Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Engineers
Senior Engineer Level – Cleared Opportunity
Pavati Solutions supports government customers by delivering AI solutions across Federal programs to ensure systems are trusted, validated, and operationally ready. We are seeking experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineers to join a team delivering high-impact projects within the Federal Government.
This role sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and responsible technology deployment.
What You’ll Do
Evaluate AI/ML models for performance, reliability, and risk
Review model cards, data documentation, and test designs
Translate mission requirements into test frameworks and evaluation criteria
Support IV&V and accreditation processes
Apply AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF)
Deliver clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders
Who You Are
Senior Engineer (9+ years)
Experience in AI/ML, T&E, or validation in complex environments
Comfortable operating independently and driving outcomes
Required Experience
Exposure to T&E or IV&V environments
Strong understanding of ML evaluation (metrics, datasets, testing methods)
Knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks
Ability to assess and interpret model validation processes
Preferred
Experience in AI/ML programs or MLOps environments
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Experience documenting models, data, and performance
Ability to translate technical findings into mission-relevant insights
Why Pavati
Deliver real-world AI solutions for Federal Government customers
Work on mission-critical programs with tangible impact
Be part of a team focused on responsible AI and operational outcomes
Highly competitive compensation — like a Silicon Valley engineer
Join a high-growth organization shaping how AI is trusted and deployed
Less bureaucracy. More growth. Real impact.
Senior Engineer Level – Cleared Opportunity
Pavati Solutions supports government customers by delivering AI solutions across Federal programs to ensure systems are trusted, validated, and operationally ready. We are seeking experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineers to join a team delivering high-impact projects within the Federal Government.
This role sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and responsible technology deployment.
What You’ll Do
Evaluate AI/ML models for performance, reliability, and risk
Review model cards, data documentation, and test designs
Translate mission requirements into test frameworks and evaluation criteria
Support IV&V and accreditation processes
Apply AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF)
Deliver clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders
Who You Are
Senior Engineer (9+ years)
Experience in AI/ML, T&E, or validation in complex environments
Comfortable operating independently and driving outcomes
Required Experience
Exposure to T&E or IV&V environments
Strong understanding of ML evaluation (metrics, datasets, testing methods)
Knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks
Ability to assess and interpret model validation processes
Preferred
Experience in AI/ML programs or MLOps environments
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Experience documenting models, data, and performance
Ability to translate technical findings into mission-relevant insights
Why Pavati
Deliver real-world AI solutions for Federal Government customers
Work on mission-critical programs with tangible impact
Be part of a team focused on responsible AI and operational outcomes
Highly competitive compensation — like a Silicon Valley engineer
Join a high-growth organization shaping how AI is trusted and deployed
Less bureaucracy. More growth. Real impact.
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