Position Title: Machine Learning Engineer
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Active TS
Description:
Waypoint's client is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support mission-critical efforts within a secure environment at the Missile and Space Intelligence Center. This role focuses on developing, integrating, and operationalizing machine learning solutions that support advanced analytics and intelligence capabilities.
The selected candidate will work across the full machine learning lifecycle, from building data pipelines and training models to deploying and monitoring production systems. This position requires a strong blend of software engineering and data science expertise, with a focus on scalability, performance, and system integration.
Responsibilities:
โข Integrate machine learning systems into existing software architectures and enterprise platforms
โข Design, build, and optimize data pipelines to support model training and inference
โข Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models into production environments
โข Manage transition from prototype to production, including deployment pipelines and monitoring solutions
โข Monitor model performance, including handling model drift, rollback, and failure scenarios
โข Conduct experiments and testing to evaluate and improve model accuracy and performance
โข Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in Python and related technologies
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML capabilities into mission systems
โข Utilize CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices to support automated deployment and version control
โข Support development in Linux and Windows environments
Required:
โข Active TS clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph)
โข Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related technical field
โข Minimum 12+ years of overall experience, including 1-3 years working with machine learning frameworks
โข Strong programming skills in Python
โข Experience with machine learning frameworks, libraries, and data modeling techniques
โข Solid understanding of the machine learning lifecycle
โข Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
โข Experience working in Linux and Windows environments
โข Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies
โข Understanding of software design and system integration principles
Desired:
โข Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (desired)
โข Experience working with large-scale (petabyte-level) datasets
โข Experience supporting multi-INT analytics environments
โข Experience deploying, monitoring, and scaling machine learning models in production
โข Experience with tools such as Docker, Jupyter Notebooks, PostgreSQL, GitLab, and GitHub
โข Experience implementing GitOps workflows
โข Experience working in secure or classified environment