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CLOUD - AI/ML Engineer

Steel Point Solutions, LLCFort Meade, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Cloud AI/ML Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to design and deploy cutting-edge AI/ML solutions within a reputable, growing organization, with a competitive hourly rate of $140-$142. You'll thrive here if you're passionate about leveraging your expertise in model development and data processing to solve complex business challenges and contribute to innovative, data-driven initiatives. This position is ideal for a mid-senior level professional looking to make a significant impact and advance their career in a collaborative environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$140 - $142/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Steel Point Solutions is an amazing SBA Certified (8a), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) company. Established in 2013 with a vision of offering world class, integrated business solutions for all levels of Government and commercial enterprises. We are represented by a team of talented and qualified professionals who know how essential efficient, cost-effective integrated solutions are to your organization's success. Leveraging these resources, we strive daily to lead the industry in program management and service delivery.

Role Summary

The AI/ML Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models and artificial intelligence solutions that drive Steel Point's data-driven initiatives. This role involves creating algorithms, working with large datasets, and implementing AI/ML solutions to solve complex business problems. The AI/ML Engineer will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate and optimize AI/ML systems within existing infrastructure.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
  • Model Development: Design, develop, and train machine learning models, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning algorithms.
  • Data Processing: Prepare and preprocess large datasets for training and validation of AI/ML models, including data cleaning, feature engineering, and transformation.
  • Algorithm Implementation: Implement and optimize AI/ML algorithms using industry-standard libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn).
  • Deployment: Deploy AI/ML models into production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate model performance, making necessary adjustments and improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and integrate AI/ML solutions into applications and systems.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for AI/ML models, including design, development, and deployment processes.
  • Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and methodologies, applying new techniques to improve existing models and solutions.
  • Ethics and Compliance: Ensure AI/ML solutions adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements, including fairness, transparency, and privacy.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, including hands-on experience with model development and deployment.
  • 3+ years of experience with data processing and manipulation using tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and SQL.
  • Proven experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)
  • Candidate Must Have an Active Top Secret SCI Poly Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is preferred
  • Certifications:
    • AI/ML-related certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Certified - Professional Machine Learning Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty) are preferred.
    • Certifications in data science or analytics (e.g., Certified Data Scientist) are a plus.

Skills and Competencies
  • Machine Learning: Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, techniques, and best practices.
  • Data Engineering: Proficiency in data processing, feature engineering, and working with large datasets.
  • Technical Skills: Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries, and programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex AI/ML challenges and optimize model performance.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Ethical Awareness: Understanding of ethical considerations and regulations related to AI/ML technologies, including fairness and privacy.

Candidates from Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) are strongly encouraged to apply. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit: ;/strong>

The salary range represents a general guideline; however, Steel Point Solutions considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Salary Range

$140-$142.21 USD

Skills

SQL
AWS
Machine Learning
NumPy
Scikit-learn
Google Cloud
Java
Keras
Pandas
PyTorch
Python
TensorFlow

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