Full-Time
Federal AI Solutions Engineer
Entry Level
A-TEK
51-200 employees
Federal IT and scientific services
Compensation Overview
$85k - $105k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
McLean, VA, USA
Hybrid
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a concentration, specialization, minor, or significant coursework in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a closely related field.
- 0–2 years of professional software engineering, AI/ML, or cloud development experience.
- Relevant internships, research projects, capstone projects, graduate assistantships, or co-op experience may be substituted for professional experience.
- Demonstrated programming experience in Python through coursework, projects, internships, or employment.
- Foundational understanding of machine learning, generative AI, and large language models.
- Experience using cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure) through coursework, internships, certifications, or projects.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, Git version control, containerization concepts, data pipelines and databases.
- Understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, or AI agents through academic or personal projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- One of the following certifications is preferred within the first year of employment: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900).
- Public trust level security clearance eligibility (ability to obtain and retain) and willingness to undergo security clearance process.
- Assist in the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered applications and prototypes using AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, or similar frameworks.
- Develop and test prompt engineering strategies, retrieval-augmented generation workflows, and AI agent capabilities.
- Support integration of AI solutions with APIs, enterprise systems, and cloud services.
- Build and maintain cloud-based environments in AWS and Azure.
- Assist with infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, AWS Cloud Development Kit, or Bicep.
- Support containerized deployments using ECS, EKS, or AKS.
- Participate in CI/CD implementation and cloud automation efforts.
- Support senior engineers in troubleshooting cloud, AI, and data integration challenges.
- Assist in developing reusable templates, accelerators, and reference architectures.
- Participate in rapid prototyping efforts that demonstrate mission value for federal customers.
- Collaborate with Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Intelligence, and Agile Engineering teams.
- Contribute to technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies.
- Support implementation of solutions that align with NIST AI Risk Management Framework, FedRAMP requirements, Zero Trust principles, and secure coding and responsible AI practices.
- LangChain
- LlamaIndex
- Semantic Kernel
- CrewAI
- Exposure to vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, or Milvus.
- Experience building AI, machine learning, or cloud-based capstone projects.
- Familiarity with DevOps, MLOps, or CI/CD concepts.
- Interest in federal government missions and emerging AI technologies.
A TEK is a woman-owned small business that provides information technology and scientific services to U.S. federal agencies. It helps federal civilian, health, and homeland security missions by delivering specialized IT solutions and scientific support under government contracts. The company’s offerings include GIS integration and tools such as the COVID-19 Tracking Tool powered by Archibus, showcasing its ability to deliver complex projects quickly and tailored to agency needs. Unlike many competitors, A TEK emphasizes long-standing federal partnerships (25+ years) and a track record of efficient delivery, combining domain expertise with rapid, mission-focused implementations. The goal is to help federal agencies advance their missions by providing reliable, scalable IT and scientific solutions that meet unique governmental requirements.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NIH and HHS demand supports recurring work in health IT and scientific services.
- Cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and AI analytics align with federal civilian buying priorities.
- Recent $6.7M NIH A/V engineering award shows continued task-order momentum.
What critics are saying
- Revenue concentration in HHS, DHS, and DOJ exposes A-TEK to rebids and delays.
- Large incumbents on shared vehicles pressure margins and reduce win rates.
- Set-aside dependence creates vulnerability if agencies remove small-business eligibility or shift scope.
What makes A-TEK unique
- Woman-owned federal contractor with 25-plus years supporting civilian, health, and homeland security missions.
- Combines information technology, scientific services, and staffing through A-TEK and Mackson Consulting.
- Holds active vehicles across NIH, GSA, VA, FAA, CMS, and MDA.
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↑ 4%MCLEAN, Va.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--A-TEK, Inc. announced today that long-time government executive Dr. William “Bill” Vantine has joined its Board of Directors.