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Applied Geospatial ML Engineer

VantorHerndon, Virginia🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your machine learning expertise to impactful geospatial challenges in the defense and aerospace sector, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior engineer eager to innovate, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to cutting-edge AI solutions while enjoying continuous learning and growth. Apply now to shape the future of AI-driven geospatial intelligence!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, Virginia, United States
GCPAWSMLOpsMachine LearningAzureDeep LearningGitPandasPython

Job Description

Vantor seeks an Applied Geospatial ML Engineer to join our Data Science & AI team in the Defense & Aerospace sector. You will design, build, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models on large-scale geospatial and remote sensing data to support mission-critical decisions. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you'll develop secure, scalable solutions on cloud and on prem platforms. Vantor, Inc. delivers AI-driven IT services that power digital transformation, supported by a culture of innovation, diversity, and continuous learning that empowers you to lead our next wave of AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement geospatial ML models for defense and aerospace use cases
  • Process, analyze, and fuse large-scale remote sensing and geospatial datasets
  • Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and domain experts to translate mission needs into AI solutions
  • Deploy, monitor, and optimize ML models in secure cloud and on-prem environments
  • Ensure model robustness, explainability, and compliance with defense standards
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to AI/ML best practices

Required Skills

  • Python
  • Geospatial data processing (GDAL, Geo
  • Pandas)
  • Machine learning (supervised & unsupervised)
  • Deep learning (CNNs, transformers)
  • GIS tools (Arc
  • GIS, QGIS)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • MLOps and model deployment
  • Remote sensing and imagery analysis
  • Data pipelines and ETLVersion control (Git)

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