AI/ML Software Engineer
Peraton | |||||||
United States, Maryland, Fort Meade | |||||||
Mar 26, 2026 | |||||||
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AI/ML Software Engineer Job Locations
US-MD-Fort Meade
Responsibilities Peraton is hiring an AI/ML Software Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Software Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location. As an AI/ML Software Engineer, you will work to help create AI/ML assisted systems engineering/architecture/security/requirements generation instances. This will involve customizing access and interfaces with a Large Language Model (LLM) tailored for the customer. Specifically you will: 1) Generate required API accounts; 2) Design user friendly interfaces allowing intuitive usage; 3) Design/provide all necessary security measures for modular design; 4) Design/coordinate all relevant access control measures; 5) Design user interface to be widely accessible across the customer community; 6) Design export features to common Microsoft office services; 7) Design interfaces/bridge to external management tools; 8) Assist in producing instructional materials for user training; 9) Generate lessons learned and suggestions for improving AI/ML processes; 10) Provide expert advice to customers based on their specific needs. #AJCM Qualifications Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
Eight (8) years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. | |||||||
Mar 26, 2026