AI/ML Engineer

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security. In an ultra‑competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our employees, to our customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the U.S. government and military services. Overview We are looking for AI/ML Engineers to build, deploy, and maintain machine learning models and data‑driven systems at scale. What You’ll Do Develop and train machine learning models Deploy models into production environments Build data pipelines and workflows for model training and inference Collaborate with software and DevOps teams for integration Monitor model performance and optimize over time Support the full ML lifecycle (data → training → deployment → monitoring) Core Skills Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn) Experience with data processing and feature engineering Understanding of model evaluation and performance tuning Experience deploying ML in production environments B.S. degree in a technical field and 3+ years of experience Nice to Have MLOps / model lifecycle tools Cloud ML services (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML) Experience with large‑scale or real‑time systems Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Other Requirements U.S. Citizenship Compensation Spotlight Our typical salary range starts at $150,000 and stretches up to $270,000. We also offer a comprehensive rewards package, a strong culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Benefits We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized as generous. We provide a comprehensive health benefits package, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, flexible work options, wellness resources, and employee benefit programs such as people partners and professional development support. We encourage individual growth and support continuing education programs, career advancement, and certifications. We promote a healthy work/life balance and provide philanthropic opportunities and supportive facilities including a collaborative office, café, conference rooms, and weekly events. Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medium