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Associate Machine Learning Government Jobs in Chantilly, VA

Machine Learning Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to ...

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How much do associate machine learning government jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate machine learning government in Chantilly, VA is $136,229.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,100.00 and $206,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Machine Learning Government vs Data Scientist Government?

AspectAssociate Machine Learning GovernmentData Scientist Government
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS, Data Science, or related field; some roles may require certifications in ML or AIBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related; certifications like CAP or DASCA are common
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, research labs, or defense sectors; focus on ML model development and deploymentGovernment agencies, policy analysis, research; focus on data analysis, modeling, and insights
Employer & Industry UsageFederal, state, or local government; defense, intelligence, or public servicesGovernment departments, research institutions, public policy agencies

Associate Machine Learning Government and Data Scientist Government roles often overlap in credentials and work environment, but the former emphasizes ML model development, while the latter focuses on broader data analysis and insights within government sectors.

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Infographic showing various Associate Machine Learning Government job openings in Chantilly, VA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,229 per year, or $65.5 per hour.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Rocket Lab rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

SENIOR MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER II

Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division solves mission-critical space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) challenges for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. Our vision is to revolutionize the space-based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments. Building on more than 20 years of electro-optical and infrared systems innovation, Optical Systems delivers solutions to the warfighter for responsive, scalable sensing solutions across all orbital domains.

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II based at our Optical Systems sites in Chantilly, VA, you will have the opportunity to support Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) and beyond by building deep learning neural networks for advanced Electro-Optical (EO/IR) image processing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Contribute your experience to developing solutions for real-world problems.
  • Design, train, and deploy machine learning models for Optical Systems applications
  • Build and maintain ML pipelines for data ingestion, feature engineering, training, and inference.
  • Collaborate with other researchers/engineers on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision.
  • Preform rapid prototyping and enhanced development to be integrated into operational systems.
  • Perform troubleshooting, bug fixes, and maintenance of existing and new systems.
  • Stay current with ML research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and techniques

 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A SENIOR MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER II:

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, master's degree and 6+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • Strong background in machine learning including model selection, architecting, training, validation, testing, and deployment
  • Experience in building deep learning neural network for computer vision, image processing, or video analysis (e.g., object detection, image segmentation, and tracking)
  • Strong math background, particularly linear algebra
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with deep learning libraries (Keras, TensorFlow, Pytorch, etc)
  • Software engineering fundamentals: version control, testing, CI/CD, containerization
  • S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government Security Clearance

NICE TO HAVE: 

  • Proficiency in C/C++/Rust
  • Experience curating quality, real-world datasets for training deep learning models
  • TS/SCI security clearance

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.


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