Senior Principle AI/ML Engineer/architect - Secret - (remote!) - Remote Eligible

AI Engineer Sr Principal

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers' most complex challenges. As an AI Engineer Sr Principal. Here, you'll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT. Meaningful work and personal impact

As an AI/ML Engineer Principal, your work at GDIT will be directly aligned with the mission of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. You will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering AI/ML solutions that enable faster decision-making, enhanced situational awareness, and improved operational readiness.

• Lead/Manage/Support the development of AI/ML architectures for fleet operations, cyber defense, and logistics, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with DoD standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including data scientists, systems engineers, and enterprise architects—to translate complex requirements into robust, deployable solutions.
• Drive key outcomes such as reduced data processing times, increased predictive accuracy, and accelerated AI model deployment across command networks.
• Utilize cutting-edge technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and secure multi-party computation to meet the Navy's and Marine Corps' stringent security and performance requirements.

What you'll need to succeed Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The AI Engineer Sr Principal must have: Education: Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or another STEM field. Experience: 10+ years of related experience AI/ML engineering, solution architecture, and system integration, with a proven track record in defense or federal government environments. Technical skills:

• Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn).
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with secure data pipelines, encryption, and compliance with DoD security controls.
• Ability to develop and present AI proposals, including feasibility studies, cost estimates, and implementation roadmaps.

Security clearance level: Eligibility for TOP SECRET/SCI with an active SECRET clearance at a minimum US citizenship required Role requirements:

• Excellent consultative selling skills; ability to engage stakeholders, identify new opportunities, and articulate the value of AI/ML solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to distill complex requirements into actionable deliverables and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%) and work on-site at Navy/Marine Corps facilities as needed.

GDIT is your place At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace Own your opportunity Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Travel required: 25-50%

Telecommuting options: Remote

Work location: Any location / remote

Additional work locations: None