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Elder Research

Machine Learning Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

... Machine Learning Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. Build and deploy AI agents to both ... communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, & or virtual ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine learning co op in Virginia is $22.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Machine Learning Co Op vs Data Scientist?

AspectMachine Learning Co OpData Scientist
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing a degree in CS, Data Science, or related fields; internships often preferredUsually holds a bachelor's or master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields; advanced certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often part-time or seasonal, in tech or research companiesFull-time role in various industries, including tech, finance, healthcare, with collaborative teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies for training and evaluating potential future employees; common in tech and research sectorsHired for analyzing data, building models, and deriving insights; prevalent across multiple industries

While both roles involve working with data and algorithms, a Machine Learning Co Op is typically an internship aimed at gaining experience, whereas a Data Scientist is a full-time professional responsible for developing and deploying data models. The Co Op provides a stepping stone into the field, often leading to a full-time Data Scientist position.

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Infographic showing various Machine Learning Co Op job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,093 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Machine Learning Engineer

Elder Research

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Machine Learning Engineer
General Information
Requisition #728
Locations USA-VA-Chantilly
Posting Date 07/24/2026
Security Clearance Required - TS/SCI + CI Poly
Remote Type N/A
Time Type Full time
Description & Requirements
Elder Research Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MANTECH international Corporation seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Machine Learning Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Build and deploy AI agents to both automate and optimize labor intensive workflows, as well as empowering the human workforce to discover entirely new capabilities.
  • Support program with R&D and customer-facing goals, to speed the transition of novel applied research and solutions development into impact on contract.
  • Create software to support AI agent communication, connecting models and agents to external services via API calls, testing and debugging tasks, deploying into target environments, setting up monitoring, and ensuring reliable execution of agentic AI systems.
  • Utilize a combination of open-source models, agentic tools, and large proprietary commercial models.
  • Develop novel approaches to securing agentic workflows and to evaluating the results for accuracy, performance, and impact.
  • Ensure AI systems adhere to ethical guidelines, transparency, and fairness principles.
  • Solid understanding and hands-on experience with generative AI models including prompt engineering, chain-of-thought reasoning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks such as entity extraction, summarization, and semantic search.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Familiarity with Javascript, Containerization (Docker/ Rocky Linux)
  • Familiarity with developing & managing API endpoints (Rest and FastAPI)
  • Familiarity with developing agenticAI workflows/systems
    • Langchain, LangGraph, OpenAI Agents, Pydontic
    • UVicorn (webserver)
  • Streamlit (web apps)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Multi-agent orchestration
  • Familiarity with Cybersecurity (Mandiant)
  • AWS Cloud experience
  • Experience with Graph Analysis
  • Security Plus

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI + Poly

Physical Requirements:
  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

About Elder Research, Inc - People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Elder Research, please email us at careers@elderresearch.com and provide your name and contact information.

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