Machine Learning Software Engineer - TS/SCI

Job Description

Expedition Technology is seeking a passionate and skilled Machine Learning Software Engineer to join our team in developing cutting-edge ML solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. This role is ideal for a software engineer who thrives at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering, with a particular focus on computer vision applications.

If you are excited about building elegant, scalable software systems that bring ML models to life—and you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment—this is the opportunity for you.What You'll Do

Design, implement, and maintain robust, testable, and scalable software to support ML model development and deployment

Develop and optimize training and inference pipelines for computer vision models

Collaborate with ML researchers to transition models from experimentation to production

Integrate ML models into real-world systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability

Apply software engineering best practices including version control, CI/CD, code reviews, and testing

Contribute to the development of internal tools and libraries that accelerate ML workflowsWhat You Bring

U.S. Citizenship

An active TS/SCI security clearance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in Python

Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, with hands-on experience in training and fine-tuning models, especially in computer vision

Experience building ML pipelines for training and inference using tools like PyTorch, PyTorch Lightning, or TensorFlow

Familiarity with data preprocessing, augmentation, and evaluation metrics for vision tasks

Ability to write clean, modular, and well-tested code using modern software engineering practices

Experience with containerization (Docker) and deploying ML models in production environments

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) is a plus, but not the primary focusBonus Points For

Experience with model optimization techniques (e.g., quantization, pruning)

Familiarity with MLOps tools like MLflow, Weights & Biases, or Airflow (for orchestration)

Contributions to open-source ML projects or published research in computer vision

Experience with C++ or other compiled languages for performance-critical componentsWhy Join Us?

At Expedition Technology, you'll work on impactful projects that push the boundaries of what's possible with machine learning. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, technical excellence, and mission success.

Join our expedition and help shape the future of intelligent systems.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Who is Expedition Technology?

Expedition Technology (EXP) designs, develops, and delivers innovative, advanced signal, image, and multi-INT solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We leverage advanced algorithms, platforms, and technologies to solve our customers' most complex, demanding, and urgent C4ISR challenges. Our culture promotes individual growth and opportunity, prioritizes a collaborative team spirit, and invites the intellectually curious to creatively solve challenging problems. Headquartered in Northern Virginia's high-tech corridor, EXP is a rapidly growing, privately held, employee-owned company that pushes the boundaries of what is possible every day.

Interested in joining our team? Let's explore together.

To learn more about EXP and discover why we are an award-winning workplace, visit our web site and follow us on LinkedIn.

Join Our Team and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits!

Expedition Technology (EXP) offers a flexible, self-directed benefits package that is designed to fit your individual needs. Here's a glimpse of the outstanding benefits you can enjoy when you join our team:

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 12 paid holidays, up to 33 days of PTO, and generous sick leave

Robust 401(k) Plan: Benefit from up to a 12% company contribution, including a 3% safe harbor, 6% match, and up to 3% additional as a form of profit sharing.

Student Loan Repayment: Take advantage of our unique option to reallocate a portion of your 401(k) match funds to repay student loans, helping you achieve financial freedom faster.

Paid Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver for you to bond with your new family member.

Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,250/year available to support your continuous learning and growth.

Referral Bonus Program: Earn rewards for bringing talented individuals into our team.

Exclusive Entertainment Perks: Enjoy free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts, and more, adding fun and excitement to your life.

Onsite Amenities: Stay fit and healthy with our free, onsite fitness center, active workstations featuring treadmill and bike desks, and enjoy our onsite cafeteria with reduced-cost options.

Inspiring Work Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, creative, and supportive culture where you are encouraged to push boundaries, take risks, and enjoy the rewards.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes a diverse range of talent creates an environment that fosters creativity and innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Full-time