Applied Geospatial ML Engineer

Job overview

Applied Geospatial ML Engineer - (TS/SCI with CI Poly), onsite, in Herndon, VA. The base pay is $185,000.00 - $228,000.00. Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.

What you'll do

• Contribute to multi-discipline AI/ML engineering teams using multi-INT data (with emphasis on GEOINT) to design, implement, and evaluate machine learning solutions.
• Engineer and transform diverse data types to support all phases of the AI/ML workflow.
• Architect, develop, and integrate novel AI/ML models (e.g., semantic activity detection, geospatial analytics, signal processing, and computer vision).
• Design, implement, and assess various geospatial AI/ML solutions across hardware and software stacks.
• Stay current on AI/ML advances from industry and academia, applying them to government mission challenges.
• Provide subject matter expertise, mentoring, and strategic advice to government and internal teams on AI/ML trends, approaches, and delivery strategies.
• Communicate progress, results, risks, and challenges to government clients, partners, and project leadership.
• Support program execution by integrating diverse data science skillsets, managing sprint projections, assessing risks, and occasionally traveling for meetings and demonstrations.

What we're looking for

Education

B.S. in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience

Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph. B.S. in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or related field. 5+ years designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML models across diverse data types. Minimum 2 years of experience with low-shot learning, robust ML, spatial trajectory analytics, and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI/ML services (e.g., SageMaker, Watson Studio). Experience working with remote sensing and geospatial datasets, including EO/SAR imagery, sensor-based data streams and familiarity with government collection platforms. Experience with modern development practices, including version control, and CI/CD. Strong communication skills demonstrated through technical writing and speaking engagements (e.g., briefings, conference presentations), with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Competence with Linux environments.

Skills & competencies

applied geospatial ml engineer

ts/sci

ci poly

vantor

herndon va

full time

day shift

$185k-$228k/yr

onsite

geoint

ai/ml

python

cloud

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, Mental health resources, Student loan repayment assistance, Adoption reimbursement, Pet insurance

About the employer

Vantor is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.