Full-Time
Senior AI/ML Engineer
Computer Engineer 4
Barbaricum
51-200 employees
Government contracting firm delivering mission support
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Crane, IN, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance, with Top Secret preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering, software development, or applied data science.
- Expertise developing, deploying, and securing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in mission-critical or defense environments.
- Demonstrated experience with large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, machine learning operations pipelines, and modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Experience using AWS GovCloud (COSMOS) or comparable secure cloud environments to develop, train, test, and evaluate artificial intelligence and machine learning models while leveraging scalable computing resources for software and cyber engineering initiatives.
- DoD 8570 Advanced certification, such as SecurityX, GCSA, or CCSP, or an equivalent certification, must be obtained and maintained.
- Partner with project managers and engineering teams to define objectives for artificial intelligence and machine learning systems supporting maneuver, surveillance, and engagement missions.
- Develop and prototype artificial intelligence and machine learning systems for mission-specific requirements, including computer vision, sensor fusion, and decision-support applications.
- Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of artificial intelligence and machine learning performance against operational datasets.
- Analyze test data to identify model strengths, weaknesses, and mission relevance.
- Refine and optimize systems for robustness, scalability, and cyber resilience.
- Troubleshoot complex system challenges and provide technical guidance for deployed solutions.
- Deliver comprehensive documentation and technical reports to stakeholders.
- Maintain awareness of emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, software engineering practices, and cyber defense techniques relevant to mission-critical systems.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Barbaricum is a service-disabled veteran-owned contracting firm that supports U.S. government clients in Integrated Communications, Mission Support, Research and Analysis, Cyber Security/Intelligence, and Technology-Enabled Services. It combines strategy development with deploying emerging technologies through a hands-on, all-inclusive approach and builds long-term partnerships driven by repeat business. The firm differentiates itself with SDVOB status, ISO 9001:2015 certification, CMMI Level 3 appraisal, and a global team spanning five continents, along with industry recognition for growth and client work. Its goal is to transform how the U.S. Government tackles complex problems by delivering effective, technology-enabled solutions that advance national security.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2025 OASIS+ wins expand Barbaricum's addressable federal services pipeline through 2034.
- September 2025 ICE work shows continued DHS demand for threat monitoring and vulnerability assessments.
- The ODL acquisition strengthens cross-selling into intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and modernization programs.
What critics are saying
- Barbaricum lost a Novastar bid after the Court of Federal Claims rejected its protest.
- Indeed reviews in 2025 cite high turnover, weak HR support, and contract-driven layoffs.
- Dependence on federal task orders creates existential exposure if GSA and DoD recompete undercut margins.
What makes Barbaricum unique
- Barbaricum won 12 OASIS+ primes in January 2025, spanning SDVOSB and unrestricted pools.
- Its April 2024 ODL acquisition added ISR, AI/ML, and mission-support depth.
- The $48 billion IAC MAC Pool 1 prime gives long-run DoD access through 2028.
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