STINGRAI Cognitive Science (AI/ML) Engineer (Engineer Machine Learning 2) - 29202 at Huntington Ingalls Industries
Washington, DC
$99,000–$175,000from the description
Jul 2, 2026
Washington, DC
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on researching, designing, and building AI and machine learning algorithms for defense and intelligence programs, with a particular focus on data mining, deep learning, and RF signal processing. The engineer also integrates AI/ML capabilities into modeling, simulation, and enterprise systems, and advises senior decision-makers on the feasibility of emerging technologies. It suits mid-to-senior software and data science professionals with a Top Secret clearance and hands-on AI/ML development experience.
Mid level · 2+ years · National · Top Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $122,874 (middle half $87,544–$162,374). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (6)
This requisition explicitly covers multiple experience levels (Level 2 through Level 5), ranging from 2 years with a bachelor's degree up to 15+ years. The posting's own 'Level of Experience' label reads 'Mid,' so advertised seniority is set to Mid; however, the actual hired candidate could range from Mid to Senior or beyond depending on final placement.
The overall years minimum is set to 2, reflecting the minimum entry point (Level 2) across the multi-level requisition.
No specific work location is stated in the posting; the role supports U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) but no city or metro is identified.
Degree requirement is set to None because the JD explicitly accepts a High School Diploma plus relevant years of experience as an alternative at every level.
RF data processing is explicitly marked 'preferred' in the requirements section and is therefore listed as a preferred skill.
Requires a Top Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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