Full-Time

AI Engineer

Deadline 11/30/26
Booz Allen

Booz Allen

10,001+ employees

Global consulting in strategy, technology, engineering

Compensation Overview

$99k - $225k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

McLean, VA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Python
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Machine Learning
Data Engineering
RAG
AWS
LangGraph
LangChain

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience with Python and common frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience developing and deploying AI-enabled applications such as large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and agentic workflows.
  • Experience designing and implementing agentic workflows to enable structured task execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, including compute, storage, and data pipelines.
  • Experience with software engineering, including building application programming interfaces, integrating AI components into applications, and applying secure development practices.
  • Knowledge of embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts clearly to stakeholders.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
  • A Bachelor's degree.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain AI-enabled software solutions that enhance mission delivery, automate complex workflows, and accelerate development through modern engineering practices.
  • Apply advanced consulting skills and deep technical expertise to develop innovative, scalable solutions for complex challenges.
  • Develop and deploy reliable and secure systems using applied machine learning, software engineering, and AI-assisted software development lifecycle techniques.
  • Design and implement agentic workflows for structured task execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Build application programming interfaces and integrate AI components into applications.
  • Operate with a high degree of independence.
  • Mentor team members to elevate overall engineering capability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with LangChain and LangGraph.

Booz Allen Hamilton helps government agencies, corporations, and non-profits solve complex technical and strategic problems through strategy, technology, and engineering consulting. Its strengths include cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation for defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. It delivers services via long-term contracts, project-based work, and recurring engagements, blending domain expertise with advanced tech. Its goal is to help clients anticipate threats, optimize operations, and transform organizations in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1914

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 fiscal 2026 backlog hit $40 billion; book-to-bill reached 1.7x.
  • August 24, 2026 Ultra acquisition strengthens defense technology and can lift margins.
  • Cyber and national security revenue grew despite civil weakness in Q2 fiscal 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue fell 8.1%; civil demand stayed delayed.
  • 2025 layoffs cut 2,500 jobs, signaling further civil restructuring into 2027.
  • If federal agencies shift to in-house AI tools, Booz Allen’s consulting model erodes.

What makes Booz Allen unique

  • Aug. 24, 2026: Ultra Mission Solutions adds encrypted edge-compute and defense software.
  • Booz Allen’s Vellox suite targets autonomous intrusions with deception defenses.
  • Its $40 billion backlog and national-security focus outlast civil procurement swings.

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