✦ Luna Orbit — AI & Machine Learning

AI Software Engineer

at Booz Allen Hamilton Holding

📍 Annapolis Junction, MD Hybrid 💰 $86K – $198K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $86K – $198K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 6+ years
Education HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with software
Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves designing and implementing advanced AI and machine learning solutions for defense and government clients, emphasizing security, ethical AI practices, and system modernization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop AI/ML models
  • Implement secure AI solutions
  • Collaborate on AI system evaluation
  • Ensure ethical AI practices
  • Modernize client AI systems

Technical Overview

The technical scope includes AI/ML model development, cloud computing with AWS and Azure, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, version control with Git, and adherence to AI ethical principles.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an AI Software Engineer with at least 6 years of experience in developing AI and machine learning solutions, proficient in Python, C++, Java, or Scala, with cloud experience in AWS or Azure, and holding TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Must-Have Skills

Experience designingmodifyingdevelopingwritingand implementing software applications using agile methodsExperience writing applications using PythonC++Javaor ScalaExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS or AzureExperience with containerization tools such as Docker or KubernetesExperience with collaboration and version control using GitExperience with prompt engineering and context managementExperience with AI or ML modelsTS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with model evaluation frameworksKnowledge of AI ethical principlesExperience with AI tools and techniquesExperience with AI performance evaluation

Tools & Platforms

AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureDockerKubernetesGit

Required Skills

AIArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningMLPythonC++JavaScalaCloud PlatformsAWSAzureDockerKubernetesGitPrompt EngineeringAI ModelsReproducible CodeAI Ethical Principles

Hard Skills

AIArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningMLPythonC++JavaScalaCloud PlatformsAWSAzureDockerKubernetesGitPrompt EngineeringAI ModelsReproducible CodeAI Ethical Principles

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationcritical thinkingadaptabilitycommunication

Certifications

Required

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Industry & Role

Industry Defense, Government/Public Sector
Job Function AI software development and system integration

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Keywords for Your Resume

AI Software EngineerArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningMLPythonC++JavaScalaAWSAzureDockerKubernetesGitAI ModelsPrompt EngineeringAI Ethical PrinciplesAI

Deal Breakers

Lack of TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Less than 6 years of experience, No experience with AI or ML models

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