ME00648-Data Scientist 4
At a glance
Mid-level Data Science role at Momentum Engineering, Inc. Openings. Fort Meade · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $144,591–$164,625.
Momentum Engineering, Inc. Openings has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build AI and data science solutions, including agent-based systems and tailored retrieval-augmented generation capabilities
- Select machine learning approaches for mission needs, then train, test, refine and deploy models and large language models
- Adapt models to operational demands, including limited-memory and low-resource edge devices
- Review model results and propose changes to improve performance
- Turn mission stakeholder needs into AI and machine learning solutions that can scale
What you bring
- You hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with an NSA full-scope polygraph
- You have a master’s degree and nine relevant years, a bachelor’s and eleven, or an associate’s and thirteen years of related experience
- You have hands-on experience building AI and machine learning solutions, including agentic systems and retrieval-augmented generation
- You have experience assessing, training and optimizing machine learning models and working with large language models
- You bring expert-level Python skills and experience adapting models for constrained or edge-computing settings
Who this fits
This role suits a data scientist with substantial relevant experience and deep practical AI and machine learning skills. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with an NSA full-scope polygraph is required.
From the employer
Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.
Job Summary
- Seeking a Data Scientist with demonstrated experience designing and implementing advanced AI/ML and data science solutions across mission domains
- The successful candidate will support the MPO customer environment and develop sophisticated Agentic AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and customized machine learning solutions
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced AI/ML and data science solutions
- Develop Agentic AI systems and customized RAG capabilities
- Assess, evaluate, and implement appropriate ML models for specific mission needs
- Train, evaluate, optimize, and deploy machine learning and large language models
- Tailor AI/ML solutions for operational performance and resource constraints
- Develop models suitable for low-memory and low-resource edge-device environments
- Evaluate model performance and recommend improvements
- Work with mission stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AI/ML solutions
Required Qualifications
- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 11 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing sophisticated AI/ML solutions
- Deep knowledge and experience with AI technologies
- Experience assessing, evaluating, training, and optimizing ML models
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Experience with Agentic AI systems
- Experience implementing RAG capabilities
- Experience optimizing models for constrained or edge-computing environments
- Expert Python proficiency
Desired Qualifications
- No desired qualifications listed at this time
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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