Machine Learning Engineer

Posted by Abode Techzone LLC

Huntsville, AL

Permanent

Job Title: Machine Learning -Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid set-up after 6 months)
Location: Huntsville, AL
Mandatory : Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph after onboarding
About the Role

A growing defense-focused organization is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support advanced intelligence and analytics initiatives in Huntsville, Alabama. This opportunity is ideal for someone who excels in highly secure environments and has experience taking machine learning solutions from concept through full-scale production deployment. The role focuses on large-scale data processing, machine learning deployment, and enterprise system integration for mission-critical initiatives. This position requires working onsite during the first 6 months to support onboarding, team integration, and project ramp-up. After the initial 6-month period, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and integrate machine learning solutions into broader software systems and infrastructure
Conduct testing, experimentation, validation, and performance documentation
Write clean, scalable, and maintainable Python code
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure machine learning solutions align with system architecture
Develop and optimize data pipelines that support machine learning workflows
Convert machine learning prototypes into scalable, production-ready applications
Create deployment pipelines for machine learning models
Monitor model performance and resolve issues related to drift, failures, and rollback scenarios
Support CI/CD workflows and GitOps practices
Work across secure Linux and Windows environments

Technology Environment

Python
Docker
Jupyter Notebooks
PostgreSQL
GitLab
GitHub
SQL/NoSQL Databases
Linux
Windows

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline
Minimum of 12 years of overall professional experience
1-3 years of hands-on experience working with machine learning frameworks
Strong Python programming experience
Deep understanding of machine learning frameworks, libraries, data structures, and data modeling
Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies
Strong understanding of software design principles and system integration

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field with 12 years of experience
OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field with 17 years of experience
Experience working with petabyte-scale datasets
Background supporting multi-source intelligence analytics
Experience deploying, monitoring, and scaling machine learning models in production environments

Key Skills Required