**Description** SAIC is seeking an **AI Engineer** with a strong background in data analytics and product development to join our innovative team in **Huntsville, AL.** This individual will be responsible for building, optimizing, and deploying AI-driven models, integrating data from multiple sources, and delivering actionable insights to inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex business challenges, has experience bringing AI products to market, and a track record of using data to improve processes, products, and services. Job Responsibilities: + Design, build, and maintain ML/DL models for various AI applications. Continuously refine models for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. + Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and insights. Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and validate findings using statistical methods + Develop and maintain robust data pipelines ensuring data quality and usability. Collaborate with data engineering teams to optimize data infrastructure. + Support AI product development from prototyping to deployment and monitoring. Work with product managers, designers, and QA teams to integrate AI features. + Ensure scalable and efficient AI models and systems. Address latency and throughput to ensure a high-quality user experience. + Collaborate with product management and design teams for intuitive AI features. Translate complex AI functionalities into user-friendly interfaces. + Ensure AI solutions comply with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Maintain best practices for secure coding, data protection, and ethical AI. + Implement monitoring and alerting for AI model performance and product KPIs. Conduct ongoing maintenance to ensure accuracy and reliability. + Work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate project status, findings, and roadblocks to stakeholders. + Stay current with AI research, tools, and best practices. Recommend emerging AI techniques to enhance product strategies and business objectives. **Qualifications** **Education Requirements:** + Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and two (2) years' experience; Six (6) years' related experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle). **Clearance Requirements:** + Must possess an active Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one; US Citizenship required. **Required Experience/Skills:** + 2+ years of experience working on AI, machine learning, or data analytics projects. + Proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML models in a production environment. + Experience with product development life cycles and Agile methodologies is a plus. + Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java. + Experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn). + Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, and data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Hadoop. + Experience using analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, Plotly). + Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for model deployment and data storage (preferred). + Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. **Desired Experience/Skills:** + Master’s degree in AI, Data Science, or a related field. + Experience with MLOps pipelines and CI/CD. + Background in UX/UI collaboration for AI-focused products. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2502476 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability