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Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Avav
Centreville, VAPosted Oct 3, 2026 · 4h ago$158k – $241k
Full-time$158k – $241kLeadOn-siteDefense
About this role
Lead the development of innovative computer vision and machine learning algorithms for defense and commercial applications. You will be a technical leader and individual contributor, mentoring junior engineers while overseeing all stages of the development cycle. This role requires expertise in deep learning, computer vision, and a strong ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex systems.
What we are looking for
6- Lead design and development of computer vision and ML algorithms
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Implement ML algorithms and validate designs through experiments
- Analyze ML algorithms and design strategies to overcome errors
- Proficiency in C/C++ or Python, PyTorch, scikit-learn, pandas, OpenCV, and Linux
- Familiarity with ML standards like ONNX and selecting hardware for ML applications
Skills mentioned
4PythonC++LinuxMachine Learning
Work authorization
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Requires a Secret security clearance.
