Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer

at FTS International
Published March 24, 2023
Location Chantilly, VA
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

Covid Policy: FTS does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

FTS has an opportunity for an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

In a SETA role, the AI/ML Systems Engineer supports a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and agents.

Responsibilities

  • AI/ML thought leadership to help USG Program Office shape AI/ML strategy and program plans
  • Lead the creation of advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces, and deployment into space and ground systems.
  • Feasibility and applicability of relevant AI/ML techniques to future spacecraft, payloads, communication systems, ground systems, launch systems, and operations concepts.
  • Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities
  • Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs.
  • Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment.
  • Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages
  • Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.
  • Active member of enterprise R&D, learning, and innovation environment creating, gathering, and sharing knowledge to grow organizational competency and capability.
  • Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
  • 14 years' relevant experience
  • AI/ML thought leadership
  • Acquisition support experience of 5 years
  • Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
  • Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
    • Systems engineering and integration applied to spacecraft, ground, and launch systems
    • R&D of artificial intelligence/machine learning agents
    • System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
    • Small Satellite (SmallSat) systems (single vehicles, clusters, and/or constellations)
    • Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning technologies applied to space systems
    • System modeling & simulation and/or system performance analysis

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.