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Senior AI/ML Engineer

Ignite Digital Federal Services
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
1505 King Street (Show on map)
Sep 08, 2025
Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company serving the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical domain expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies. We've redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients. Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services: Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO Education stipends and referral bonuses Compelling work with the U.S. federal government Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement Opportunity to shape the future of our industry Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth The Senior AI/ML Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced machine learning models and AI algorithms that drive critical decision-making capabilities within a Navy IT command. Working closely with data engineers, analysts, and defense experts, you will help build scalable AI/ML solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of national security and defense operations. This role involves applying cutting-edge AI/ML techniques to large, complex datasets, while ensuring models are robust, interpretable, and secure. You will also optimize models for performance, scalability, and reliability, and support ongoing enhancements to AI-driven applications that directly impact Navy missions. Additionally, you will provide thought leadership in the AI/ML space, driving innovation and best practices across the organization. Required Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance Desired Requirements: Active DoD Secret Clearance Schedule: Charleston, SC: hybrid 1-2 days a week onsite Will consider remote candidates outside of Charleston, SC Salary: 140k to align with experience and education Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract. OFCCP'S Pay Transparency Rule EEO is the Law Poster