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SOFTWARE DATA ENGINEER - AI/ML/LLM - 2+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ES - 062526-4

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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).

Summary

Develops and maintains AI-driven software systems, including scalable ML/LLM models, for government operations at Fort Meade, MD, requiring TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Software Data Engineer - AI/ML/LLM - 2+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required

Halogen Engineering is looking for a Software Engineer who will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon AI-related requirements. You will develop software solutions for AI-driven automation and efficiency gains, and design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML models and tools tailored to the operational needs of the customer. You will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement mission requirements into technical solutions.

Location: Fort Meade, MD
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Required


Salary Range


The projected compensation range for this position is 138K-146K (annualized USD).

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements



Requirements



Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in Software Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or appropriate field from an accredited college or university; or zero (0) years of experience with a qualifying Master's or PhD degree. Three (3) years of Software Engineering experience with a high school diploma or GED would also be acceptable.
  • Experience with Prompt Engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Able to work in a collaborative environment as a team player.
  • Familiarity with commercial and open-source AI/ML frameworks and platforms
  • Experience designing, fine-tuning, and deploying large language models (LLMs)
  • Ability to analyze data structures and data objects


Benefits


CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

  • Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
  • Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
  • CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
Guardian Insurance

Dental Plan

  • Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

  • Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs

401K Retirement Plan

· 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

· 20 Paid Time Off Days

· 6 Federal Holidays

· 5 Floating Holidays

Bonuses

· Based on performance and billable hours


Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.




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