Junior Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineer

Location: Hybrid (some travel to Washington, DC area)

Work Type: Full-Time

About PingWind

PingWind is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-critical technology solutions to federal government partners. We help clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance through advanced technologies—including AI-driven operations and machine learning. Our team values innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world. Join us to work with smart, dedicated individuals on important missions that shape the future.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior AI/ML Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and AI solutions that support our clients’ digital transformation and automation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals eager to learn, grow, and make an impact in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing structured and unstructured data for use in machine learning models.

• Support the design, training, testing, and deployment of machine learning and deep learning models for real-world applications.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to identify, extract, and engineer relevant features for model performance.

• Analyze and evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics; help optimize models for accuracy and efficiency.

• Contribute to the integration and deployment of ML models into production environments using APIs or deployment pipelines.

• Stay current with the latest AI/ML trends, tools, and best practices; experiment with innovative techniques under guidance.

• Document datasets, models, experiments, and code to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.

• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Or 2 years work experience in software engineering with some AI/ML practices.

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or Keras.

• Strong understanding of linear algebra, probability, statistics, and optimization techniques.

• Experience with data manipulation tools (e.g., pandas, NumPy) and data visualization libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn).

• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development.

• Analytical mindset and a passion for solving complex problems.

•Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

• Exposure to natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or cybersecurity applications is a plus.

• Internship or project experience in AI/ML, including participation in Kaggle competitions or open-source contributions.

Why Join PingWind?

• Work on impactful projects that support national security and digital transformation for federal clients.

• Collaborate with a diverse, mission-driven team that values innovation and professional growth.

• Hybrid work flexibility with offices in Annandale, VA and Washington, DC, plus a distributed team across 37 states.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and investing in our people through mentorship and challenging assignments.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.