AI/ML Engineer

AI/ML Engineer Required Skills & Experience Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with AI and ML, or 6+ years of experience with AI and ML in lieu of a degree Experience with data science, ML engineering, software engineering, data research, or data analytics Experience building and deploying AI and ML solutions into production Experience implementing document RAG and Graph RAG solutions Experience building applications leveraging LLMs for automation tasks such as text summarization or customized reports, including with multi-agent solutions Experience adapting and fine-tuning open-source models Experience with object-oriented Python programming and best practices Experience with containerization technology such as Docker, Helm, or Kubernetes Ability to create solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment Nice to Have Skills & Experience Experience with databases such as Qdrant, Milvus, or Elasticsearch Experience with Elasticsearch index Experience with relational databases such as Postgres Experience with on-prem compute TS/SCI clearance Job Description An employer in the Dayton, Ohio, area is seeking an AI/ML Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity. This individual will be responsible but not limited to the following: will be designing, building, and deploying AI and machine learning solutions that process large volumes of data to support mission-critical decision making. They will develop and maintain end-to-end AI pipelines, including large language model (LLM), Generative AI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications used for automation, document analysis, reporting, and knowledge management. The individual will integrate AI capabilities into secure production environments using Python, containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and modern software engineering best practices. Additionally they will collaborate across cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, optimize AI system performance, and potentially mentor junior engineers while supporting national security initiatives. This is a hybrid position that includes work performed from home, in the office, and at customer locations. The specific schedule and worksite mix will be determined by customer requirements and business needs. This individual will be required to have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Insight Global