MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented AI Engineer for a new initiative. This effort supports the rapid design, deployment, operation, and sustainment of enterprise-scale AI, data, and mission platform capabilities across a cloud, edge, and classified operational environment.
The AI Engineer supports the development and operationalization of advanced AI and agentic AI systems in production mission environments. You will accelerate operational AI adoption through a modern Hub-and-Spoke architecture, supporting mission applications and enterprise AI governance.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design, develop, and operationalize full-lifecycle AI/ML operations (MLOps/LLMOps).
Implement and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures in production.
Build and maintain scalable AI orchestration frameworks and production-ready AI systems.
Manage and optimize Kubernetes-based AI deployments, focusing on GPU inference optimization.
Conduct core Python development for AI systems and integrate OpenAI-compatible APIs into mission solutions.
Operationalize AI agents using advanced frameworks like LangGraph or Semantic Kernel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
5 or more years of experience in AI/ML production engineering, development, or related roles.
Proven proficiency in Python development and experience with AI/ML libraries like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
In-depth knowledge of MLOps/LLMOps principles and full machine learning lifecycle management.
Experience with Kubernetes-based AI deployments and GPU optimization techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and agentic AI systems.
Familiarity with Ray, NVIDIA GPU ecosystems, or Vector databases.
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a technical field.
Clearance Requirements:
For onsite work, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph will be required.
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
