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The Marlin Alliance is seeking a forward-thinking AI/ML Engineer/SME in San Diego, CA to provide client support to our Navy client. This is an on-site role and applicants must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Established in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is hiring highly skilled individuals to support mission-critical projects within the Navy. We look for motivated individuals to lead and support digital transformation, data science and analytics, and automation projects for a variety of Navy clients. Applicants must be able to function in a fast-paced work environment and adapt quickly to rapidly changing requirements and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement computer vision algorithms for object detection, tracking, and environmental perception.
• Analyze and integrate data from various sensor modalities including EO/IR cameras, LIDAR, and radar.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and orchestrate workflows using Apache Airflow and AWS services.
• Write efficient Python code and shell scripts for deployment and automation tasks.
• Work in a Linux development environment, emphasizing scripting, debugging, and system-level operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including ML engineers, software developers, and systems integrators.

Required Skills And Experience

• US Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS SCI clearance preferred.
• Six (6) or more years of experience and a strong background in Machine Learning and Computer Vision, including classical techniques and deep learning-based approaches.
• Proficiency with Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience with Apache Airflow and AWS Cloud for data orchestration and workflow automation.
• Practical experience working with Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), or similar autonomous platforms such as UAVs, UUVs, and/or Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
• Hands-on experience with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.
• Comfortable operating in Linux environments for development and deployment tasks.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable deployment.
• Understanding of ML Ops practices including CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, and automated retraining.
• Experience with real-time systems and latency-sensitive applications in robotics or surveillance.
• Prior work with defense, maritime, or aerospace systems, especially involving autonomy or ISR missions.

Education And Certification Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related STEM field plus a minimum of 6 years of AI/ML experience in defense or intelligence environments.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in the above fields plus at least 8 years of relevant defense-oriented AI/ML experience (e.g., modeling, operational deployment, systems integration).

Work Environment and Mental/Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform work in a stationary position at a minimum of 50% of the time.
• Must have the ability to operate computer and other office productivity machinery consistently during work hours.
• Must have the ability to communicate and exchange information and ideas in an in-person or virtual setting through the use of online tools and available communication mediums.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Job Classification

Associate III
Salary: $170,000 - $240,000

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities