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Peraton · 2 days ago

AI/ML Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $234K/yr

12+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Senior MS&A Engineer leads and executes advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis initiatives to support NGA business stakeholders, focusing on AI capabilities integration into the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct AI and ML Gap Analysis: Lead assessments and develop methodologies to evaluate the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for the future of warfare. Identify the defense and security domains-such as intelligence analysis, command and control, targeting, autonomous systems, information operations, training, and simulation-where AI capabilities offer the greatest operational impact

Perform Advanced Analytical Studies: Develop and lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Design of Experiments (DoE), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments to inform strategic decision-making

Provide Strategic Technical Support: Assist the Government with strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design to ensure the effective integration of innovative technologies into operational systems

Requirements and Architecture Analysis: Support the planning and analysis of user and system requirements, ensuring traceability across architectures, procedures, and workflows. Identify opportunities to automate or enhance existing systems through improved cloud services, workflow optimization, and scheduling

Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis: Apply both quantitative and qualitative methods to develop sound metrics that build confidence in AI model assurance, performance, and trustworthiness

Advance AI Assurance Capabilities: Support the development of a robust foundation for AI Assurance, including formal methods for Trusted and Trustworthy eXplainable AI (XAI) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) for AI systems. Contribute to the advancement of T&E/V&V-as-a-Service concepts that ensure transparency and reliability in AI-enabled operations

Collaborate Across the Enterprise: Work with senior leaders, scientists, and engineers across NGA, the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG), the Intelligence Community (IC), Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG), and U.S. Government partners. Drive coordination and execution of enterprise AI strategies and goals-particularly in Verified AI (IV&V) and Explainable AI (XAI)

Qualification

AI AssuranceMachine LearningModel Based Systems EngineeringPythonCloud-based technologiesTest Driven DevelopmentDevSecOpsBig DataC++MatlabRJavaAtlassian productsSAFe framework

Required

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related STEM degree program, or 12 years of experience as a MS&A Engineer in lieu of degree

12 years of related technical experience is required

Demonstrated experience in of Al Assurance, T&E or V&V-As-a-Service, and XAI

Demonstrated experience providing engineering solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies

Demonstrated experience using Test Driven Development leveraging computer programming languages to include but not limited to; Python, C++, Matlab, R, Java

Demonstrated experience of IV&V and the T&E status quo for Al models

Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph