Staff AI/ML Engineer (TS/SCI) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.
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Position Overview
This position is for a Staff AI/ML Engineer looking for new challenging problems. You should have experience working in research teams prototyping and developing AI/ML algorithms. You will support the development of AI/ML algorithms in a multitude of disciplines including object detection/classification, natural language processing, time series prediction/classification, reinforcement learning, and large language models.
We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.
In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.
Responsibilities

Implement machine learning algorithms as part of a small interdisciplinary team
Analyze large multi-domain datasets including images, text, time series, and graph data
Review and apply cutting-edge research publications
Create technical documentation and user guides
Understand training and deployment pipelines including AWS services
Provide training and mentoring to team members
Required Qualifications

B.S. in machine learning, computer science, mathematics, or related field
8+ years of AI/ML development experience
Proficiency with Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch, Lightning, OpenCV, NumPy, Polars
Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning
Experience with deep learning architectures
Experience contributing on a team using version control (e.g. git, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications

M.S. or PhD in relevant technical field
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams
Experience with MCP, Microsoft Agent Framework, HuggingFace, LangChain, OpenCV
Experience with GenAI Ops techniques (e.g. LLM-as-a-judge) and frameworks (e.g. LangFuse, MLFlow, Arize Phoenix)
Experience with LLMs, Transformers, YOLO, GANs, Reinforcement Learning
Linux and AWS experience
Experience with CUDA and Python libraries such as CuPy, Numba, CuSignal, CuDF, etc.
Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization (e.g. Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher)
Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.
Location: King of Prussia, PA
Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.
What We Offer

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
13 paid holidays
Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
4 weeks paid Parental Leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
EHS/Environmental Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.
ITC & Security Clearance Requirements
This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Visa Restrictions
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Pre-employment Screenings
Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.