AI/ML Engineer

AI/ML Engineer

Peraton Labs is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to support the development of AI-enabled products and technical capabilities for the FAA BNATCS Program. This role is focused on building practical, mission-relevant software systems that apply AI/ML techniques in usable, operationally meaningful ways.

This position provides an opportunity to help build the next generation of AI-enabled mission capabilities in a hands-on engineering role where execution matters. You will work alongside technical teams developing real products and operationally relevant capabilities, with the chance to contribute meaningfully across software, AI integration, system design, and mission delivery.

Key responsibilities may include:

Design, build, test, and maintain AI/ML enabled applications and software components supporting our objectives

Develop production-oriented software in Python and other languages as needed by the mission and technical environment

Integrate LLMs, AI APIs, and model-driven services into practical tools, workflows, and user-facing capabilities

Contribute to backend services, orchestration logic, data processing pipelines, and user-facing application features as needed

Collaborate with internal Labs teams to transition concepts and prototypes into reliable technical solutions

Support the implementation of Agentic AI workflows, intelligent orchestration patterns, and AI enabled mission applications

Write clean, maintainable, extensible code and contribute to sound engineering practices across the development lifecycle

Participate in technical tradeoff discussions related to tools, frameworks, architecture, and implementation approach

Help troubleshoot, improve, and refine system performance, usability, and technical integration points

Work effectively in a fast-moving environment where requirements may evolve and strong engineering judgment is essential

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience with demonstratable applied software and AI/ML engineering experience

Strong software development experience with expertise in Python

Experience with one or more additional programming languages such as C, C++, Javascript, Go, and/or Java

Demonstrated experience building and delivering technical software solutions in professional, research, or mission-oriented environments

Experience integrating LLMs at the API level into applications, tools, or workflows

Familiarity with modern AI/ML development patterns, including model integration, orchestration, prompting workflows, or agent-based system concepts

Familiarity with agentic AI concepts, autonomous workflows, or intelligent orchestration patterns

Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work in an evolving technical environment

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust suitability

Must be local to and willing to commute to our Herndon, VA location

Desired qualifications:

Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

Familiarity with Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar tool-integration frameworks

Experience with backend development, APIs, microservices, or distributed application design

Experience with infrastructure and orchestration tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or comparable technologies

Experience building internal tools, mission applications, or user-facing technical products

Familiarity with data processing pipeline, feature preparation, or workflow automation in AI enabled systems

Understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI stack

Experience in rapid prototyping environments with an ability to mature prototypes into durable capabilities

Exposure to aviation, government, or other mission driven technical environments

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.