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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer with an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Hybrid in Annapolis Junction, MD
Nextstepsystems · Naperville, IL, United States · Hybrid · Active · $140,000–$225,000 / year · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Nextstepsystems |
| Title | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer with an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Hybrid in Annapolis Junction, MD |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Information Technology |
| Location | Naperville, IL, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $140,000–$225,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-21 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer with an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Hybrid in Annapolis Junction, MD
We have an immediate need for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer who will work closely with system and software engineers to design, prototype, and integrate AI advancements into the existing RAD architecture. This is a transformative position focused on building solutions that augment human intelligence, streamline workflows, and enhance the overall effectiveness of intelligence operations. An active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance is required. This position is Onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD with 1-2 Remote days/week depending on tasking.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer Responsibilities and Qualifications include:
- Must have an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.
- Looking for 1 to 20 years of experience is required with a bachelor’s degree. 4 years of additional experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 4 years less experience is ok for candidates with a graduate degree.
- Design and Development : Lead the design and development of AI-driven solutions from conception to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with the existing software architecture. This includes prototyping new models, writing production-quality code, and maintaining existing AI systems.
- Collaboration and Communication : Serve as a key technical liaison, collaborating with cross-functional teams including system engineers, software developers, and domain experts. Effectively present and articulate recommended AI approaches, discussing the tradeoffs and implications of different implementations with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Data Analysis and Modeling : Conduct Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on diverse datasets (both structured and unstructured) to inform the data model, identify data quality issues, and determine optimal input formats for AI models.
- Model Building and Evaluation : Develop, train, and evaluate a variety of machine learning models, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements. Implement robust testing and validation strategies to ensure models are accurate and unbiased.
- Continuous Improvement : Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, continuously seeking opportunities to apply new technologies and methodologies to improve existing systems and solve complex problems.
- Cloud Platforms : Have experience with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing platform and machine learning operations (MLOps) tools for deploying and managing machine learning models at scale.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc.
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Please check out all of our jobs at www.nextstepsystems.com.
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| Provider Job Key | 744000127677230 |
| Title | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer with an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Hybrid in Annapolis Junction, MD |
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| Location Text | Naperville, IL, United States |
| Department | Information Technology |
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| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | IL |
| City | Naperville |
| Salary Raw | USD 140000-225000 year |
| Salary Min | 140,000 |
| Salary Max | 225,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NextStepSystems/744000127677230-artificial-intelligence-ai-engineer-with-an-active-ts-sci-with-a-full-scope-polygraph-security-clearance-required-hybrid-in-annapolis-junction-md |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NextStepSystems/744000127677230-artificial-intelligence-ai-engineer-with-an-active-ts-sci-with-a-full-scope-polygraph-security-clearance-required-hybrid-in-annapolis-junction-md?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:37:07Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 19:44:51Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 19:44:51Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:37:07Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-21 13:48:50Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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