Systems Engineer—AI/ML

AI/ML Systems Engineer

Location
Linthicum, Maryland, USA

Job Type
Full-Time

Shift
Day

Telework
None

Salary Range **
$120,00 to $205,000 per year

• Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Join WOOD's mission engineering team supporting a complex systems‑of‑systems environment. You'll design and deliver NLP/ML solutions and robust data pipelines that extract, process, and visualize insights from defense artifacts (e.g., PDFs, CONOPS, DoDAF documents), helping decision‑makers move faster and smarter. We are seeking candidates at all levels.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements
This position requires all candidates to be
U.S. Citizens
and
possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

• Engineer solutions across systems‑of‑systems, collaborating with government and technical stakeholders to translate CONOPS and high‑level architectures into actionable requirements and designs.
• Build document parsing and data processing pipelines for unstructured/semi‑structured sources using tools such as Apache Tika and PDFMiner.
• Develop and evaluate NLP/ML models (TensorFlow or PyTorch) in Python/R, delivering qualitative and quantitative analytics with clear data visualizations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (architecture/design docs, interface controls), and support integration & test planning.
• Communicate findings and trade‑offs to program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Required Education & Years of Experience

• Systems Engineer Level 1

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and seven (7) years as a SE in program and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• Systems Engineer Level 2

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and fourteen (14) years as a SE in program and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• Systems Engineer Level 3

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and twenty (20) years as a SE in program and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• Note Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Programming & ML Proficiency in Python and/or R; hands‑on with TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Data extraction Experience using Apache Tika and PDFMiner for unstructured/semi‑structured sources.
• Systems engineering Background in requirements analysis, architecture/design, interface definition, and verification methods in a complex SoS context.
• Visualization & analysis Strength in qualitative/quantitative analytics and communicating results through dashboards/visuals.

Fringe Benefits

• Health Insurance Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work Contribute to critical government projects that make a real difference.
• Career Growth Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.
• Supportive Environment Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance. Join a team of top-tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.
• Competitive Compensation Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.