Top Secret Cleared Machine Learning Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Machine Learning Engineer to work hybrid out of Washington, DC. The Top Secret Cleared Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for lproviding generative AI model creation and additions for multiple AI in-house products. This role is accepting all levels of experience and can maintain up to a full-scope polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities of the Top Secret Cleared Machine Learning Engineer includes:

• Engineer and prototype ML-driven enhancements to the AI product
• Create generative AI, large language models or agentic systems
• Utilize Python, PyTorch and Tensorflow to automate functions in large data sets

Qualifications for the Top Secret Cleared Machine Learning Engineer includes:

• 2-3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering - open to all levels of experience
• Top Secret clearance is required
• Experience engineering machine learning models and generative AI functions.
• Bachelor's degree is highly preferred

Compensation for the Top Secret Cleared Machine Learning Engineer includes:

• Salary: $170,000 - $230,000 **depending on experience**
• Benefits: Full benefits: Cigna Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO/holiday plan

This job opens for applications on 09/12/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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Top Secret, TS/SCI, FSP, Full-Scope Poly, Machine Learning, AI/ML, Artificial Intelligence, AWS, Python, PyTorch, Tensorflow, language learning models, generative AI