The Role
Systems Engineer with an AI focus to support the Data and Systems Integration Division in McLean, VA. Role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, ~5+ years post-degree AI experience, support for national security customers, system integration for R&D prototyping, and project management within government research programs. Frontier AI lab experience preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In
Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.
We are actively recruiting for a Systems Engineer w/ an AI focus with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Data and Systems Integration Division, based in Mclean, VA
Ideal candidate Ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in a technical Artificial Intelligence program or closely related field, along with at least 5 years of post-degree technical experience in Artificial intelligence or closely related field. 5+ years of work supporting the National Security sector with active TS/SCI FSP. Experience in frontier labs, project management, systems engineering preferred.
Desired Qualifications 4+ years of commercial experience in or with frontier AI research labs; 3+ years of project management experience and proficiency in project management and or system engineering principles relevant to government research and development programs; Experience supporting customer mission either as a contractor or staff, 3+ years of experience in system integration for research and development prototyping.
The target salary range for this position is $240,000 - $280,000 depending on experience.
We are actively recruiting for a Systems Engineer w/ an AI focus with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Data and Systems Integration Division, based in Mclean, VA
Ideal candidate Ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in a technical Artificial Intelligence program or closely related field, along with at least 5 years of post-degree technical experience in Artificial intelligence or closely related field. 5+ years of work supporting the National Security sector with active TS/SCI FSP. Experience in frontier labs, project management, systems engineering preferred.
Desired Qualifications 4+ years of commercial experience in or with frontier AI research labs; 3+ years of project management experience and proficiency in project management and or system engineering principles relevant to government research and development programs; Experience supporting customer mission either as a contractor or staff, 3+ years of experience in system integration for research and development prototyping.
The target salary range for this position is $240,000 - $280,000 depending on experience.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Full-Scope Polygraph)
- 5+ years post-degree technical experience in Artificial Intelligence or closely related field
- 5+ years supporting the National Security sector
- Master's degree or PhD in a technical Artificial Intelligence program or closely related field
- 4+ years of commercial experience in or with frontier AI research labs
- 3+ years of project management experience and proficiency in project management and/or systems engineering principles relevant to government R&D programs
- 3+ years of experience in system integration for research and development prototyping
- Experience supporting customer mission either as a contractor or staff
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The Company
What We Do
Acclaim Technical Services is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting U.S. Federal agencies, specializing in intelligence analysis, software engineering, and systems engineering for the defense and intelligence communities.









