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Everwatch

Providing defense, intelligence, and mission support

Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 6/1/27
$108.17 - $146.63/hr
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringAI Application Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in professional or mission-oriented environments.
  • Experience with large language models, generative artificial intelligence systems, and agentic artificial intelligence development, including production deployment.
  • Experience designing and implementing end-to-end machine learning pipelines, including data engineering, model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams across complex development efforts.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Python for artificial intelligence and machine learning development, data engineering, and pipeline construction.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field with 10+ years of relevant experience; a Master's degree with 7+ years; or a PhD with 4+ years of relevant artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science experience.
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with mission users to develop and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that enhance operational workflows, improve data accessibility, and support rapid decision-making in secure environments.
  • Collaborate with operators, analysts, software developers, and mission leadership to capture operational needs and translate them into effective AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Develop LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, and other AI/ML solutions that streamline analytical tasks and improve mission effectiveness.
  • Support the integration of AI capabilities into existing operational systems while ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and compliant with security and governance requirements in classified environments.
  • Contribute to data pipeline development, model evaluation, workflow optimization, and operational testing to support production-ready AI solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as distributed computing frameworks.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience designing and implementing MLOps platforms, including end-to-end model lifecycle management and automated retraining systems.
  • Experience with natural language processing techniques, including topic modeling, text classification, named entity recognition, and semantic/vector search.
  • Experience with multi-modal data processing across text, imagery, speech, and video modalities.
  • Experience contributing to technical proposals, RFP responses, and government white papers.
  • Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
  • Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks, multi-agent architectures, and intelligent orchestration patterns.
  • Knowledge of security requirements and compliance frameworks for AI/ML systems operating in government environments.
  • Ability to apply AI/ML technologies within secure government and mission-focused environments.

About the company

EverWatch Solutions provides government-focused defense, intelligence, and deployed support services. It delivers mission-critical solutions to government agencies through custom software development, system engineering, and mission operations support, using advanced technology to gather and analyze actionable intelligence. The company operates primarily on government contracts and long-term service agreements, differentiating itself by deep domain expertise in defense and intelligence, a focus on public-sector needs, and a capability to provide end-to-end services from software creation to operational support. Its goal is to help public-sector clients operate safely and efficiently by delivering specialized, high-value services that support intelligence gathering, decision-making, and mission execution.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Booz Allen said defense revenue rose 14% in FY2025, supporting EverWatch-adjacent staffing.
  • Intelligence revenue rose 5% in FY2025, confirming demand for classified analytics and cyber talent.
  • Booz Allen still targets strong FY2026 defense and intelligence growth despite civil cuts.

What critics are saying

  • Booz Allen will cut 2,500 jobs in FY2026, pressuring overlapping EverWatch functions.
  • Treasury cancelled 31 Booz Allen contracts in January 2026 after IRS leak allegations.
  • NSA contract concentration created the 2022 DOJ suit; another loss would crush the franchise.

What makes Everwatch unique

  • EverWatch's classified software and signals-intelligence niche fits Booz Allen's 2022 acquisition thesis.
  • Its workforce remains deeply cleared, mission-specific, and embedded in NSA-style modeling programs.
  • Booz Allen’s 2026 defense and intelligence scale gives former EverWatch teams larger pursuit capacity.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

22%
Booz Allen Hamilton
Mar 16th, 2022
Booz Allen acquired Everwatch Solutions on Mar 16th 22'.

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EverWatch, a leading provider of advanced solutions to the defense and intelligence communities.