Senior Machine Learning Engineer

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms in support of naval applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern machine learning methods, distributed systems, cloud-native development, and software engineering best practices. The Senior ML Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-focused AI solutions that integrate into operational Navy environments.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address Navy operational challenges using data pipelines and analytics. Design, develop, and implement data pipelines and analytics for naval applications. Perform exploratory data analysis, algorithm development, and testing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Experience as a data scientist, data engineer, geospatial engineer, machine learning engineer, or software engineer. Proven experience developing and deploying algorithms, mathematical models, or machine learning models in real-world applications. Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, Go, or Rust.

Requirements

• Experience as a data scientist, data engineer, geospatial engineer, machine learning engineer, or software engineer
• Proven experience developing and deploying algorithms, mathematical models, or machine learning models in real-world applications
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, Go, or Rust
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including Git
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to safely carry tools, equipment, and materials aboard ship, including ascending and descending shipboard ladders(stairwells) and navigating confined spaces while maintaining required points of contact
• Ability to perform required work aboard Navy vessels and in shipboard environments, including navigating narrow passageways, ascending and descending ladders (stairwells), working on elevated platforms, and operating in variable sea conditions
• Ability to perform activities on a recurring basis during shipboard operations or testing evolutions
• Ability to comply with Navy safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 - $180,000
• Active TS security clearance required
• Active TS SCI security clearance preferred
• 15% travel