Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$207k–$227k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: AI/ML Development, Large Language Models, Python, Java, Deep Neural Networks
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$125k–$145k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Digital Network Analysis, Target Profiling, Open-Source Intelligence, DNI Analysis, Pattern Recognition
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$210k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Analytics, Cloud Technologies
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$95k–$243k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Cyber Network Operations, Exploitation Planning, Data Analysis, Network Engineering, Vulnerability Analysis
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$129k–$210k/yr
Requisition Number: 29542 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $129,285.00 - $210,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity re…
Skills: Nutanix, Active Directory, VMware, Linux Administration, Windows Server
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
What You Will Do: At Independent Software, as a Signals Analyst Level 1, you will support mission-critical national security operations by analyzing RF signals and identifying key characteristics to determine signal stru…
Skills: Signals analysis, RF signals, COMINT, ELINT, FISINT
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
Senior Systems Engineer – DISA Citadel Support Full-time Ft. Meade, MD Active Secret clearance required **Contingent** Referral bonus: $1,000 Sign-on bonus: up to $2,500 Position Overview We are seeking a highly sk…
Skills: Systems engineering, Linux administration, VMware, Active Directory, Automation
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$70k–$190k/yr
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026! Belay Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to join our intel team. You will act as a full stack developer for a system…
Skills: Full stack development, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Docker
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$96k–$119k/yr
Requisition Number: 29976 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $96,131.00 - $119,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly Level of Experience: Mid HI This oppor…
Skills: SIGINT systems, Troubleshooting, Failure analysis, Data fusion, Mission management
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$131k–$237k/yr
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Netw…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Linux, Containerization, Apache NiFi, System Architecture
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
SAIC, a leading provider of targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, systems development & deployment, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creat…
Skills: SIGINT reporting, Target analysis, Intelligence analysis, Report writing, Data synthesis
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$96k–$140k/yr
Requisition Number: 28789 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $96,131.00 - $140,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly Level of Experience: Mid HI This oppor…
Skills: All-Source Analysis, Cyber Intelligence, SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$77k–$163k/yr
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber…
Skills: Configuration management, Git, Version control, CI/CD, GitLab
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$122k–$253k/yr
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber…
Skills: Kubernetes, Network architecture, Security implementations, Infrastructure as code, Terraform
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
$140k–$265k/yr
Risk Management Framework (RMF), NMAP, PKI, Wireshark, auditing, penetration testing, scripting, IASAE, CISSP, ISSEP, NISCAP Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security c…
Skills: Risk Management Framework, NMAP, PKI, Wireshark, Auditing
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$230k/yr
Purpose and Impact: Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team of passionate individual…
Skills: Systems Engineering, VMware ESXi, Nutanix AHV, Windows Server, Active Directory
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
Systems Administrator The Opportunity: Your combination of people skills and system administrator knowledge makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the te…
Skills: System administration, Network infrastructure, Troubleshooting, Performance management, Automation
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
Overview Integral Federal is seeking a ColdFusion Developer to support the sustainment and enhancement of a mission-critical DISA human capital management application. The selected candidate will maintain and enhance a m…
Skills: ColdFusion, CFML, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Git
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$90k–$134k/yr
Join a mission-focused team delivering cutting-edge engineering and operational support for intelligence collection capabilities. This role supports advanced Radio Frequency (RF), cyber, and SIGINT mission systems that e…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, SIGINT, Cybersecurity, Linux
IAMUSFort Meade, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$138k–$178k/yr
We are a cutting-edge technology company that is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for our clients. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Softwar…
Skills: Java, Spring, Guava, API design, RESTful web services
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Lead the development and operationalization of advanced AI/ML solutions and intelligence mission workflows. Design and prototype AI-enabled applications to automate complex intelligence processes and accelerate mission outcomes.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 11 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Java and Python. An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (CCA) is mandatory.
At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates the greatest impact.
Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. From cyber operations and AI platforms to cloud-native software and emerging technologies, our work speaks for itself.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development. We invest in our people because great missions require great teams.
We are seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer to support the exciting Corporate Directory Services mission. You will work closely with mission stakeholders to lead the development of advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) solutions, intelligence mission workflows, and emerging analytic capabilities. This role is responsible for designing, developing, prototyping, and operationalizing AI-enabled applications that automate complex intelligence processes, discover emergent intelligence value, and accelerate mission outcomes. You will also work across multiple technical domains including software engineering, data science, machine learning, and large language model (LLM) integration to deliver innovative capabilities from proof-of-concept through operational deployment.
Collaborate closely with customers to drive the rapid development, evaluation, and transition of AI/ML-enabled mission capabilities that enhance operational analysis and intelligence workflows. Leverage emerging technologies, scalable software architectures, and advanced analytics to automate discovery, accelerate insight generation, and deliver production-ready solutions across diverse mission domains. Shape technical strategy and best practices to ensure effective deployment, sustainment, and evolution of AI-enabled mission systems
Proficient in current AI/ML technologies such as classification, clustering, collaborative filtering, search, and retrieval using techniques such as but not limited to deep neutral networks (DNN), recurrent neural networks (RNN), attention-based transformers, etc. Experience in current large language models (LLM) for representative and generative tasks.
Bachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with object-oriented languages (JAVA, Python) and experience with Jupyter Notebooks
Nice To Have:
Proficiency in approaches to retrieval augmented generation (RAG), model context protocol (MCP) and other recent technologies supporting agentic AI. Foundational knowledge of statistics related to parametric probability distributions, nonparametric probability distributions, Bayesian analysis, and covariance matrices. Proficiency in agentic systems that can automatically carry out mission goals with limited supervision.
Salary Range: 207,000-227,000
The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.
At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.
Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cognitive Infrastructure Company Safeguarding Decisions Across Space, Homeland & Enterprise
Aperio Global is a Cognitive Infrastructure company. We build the systems layer that safeguards decisions across complex environments where AI, data, infrastructure, and mission operations converge. Our approach integrates three intelligence disciplines: Spatial Intelligence, Cognitive Intelligence, and Environmental Intelligence. Together, these capabilities help organizations understand physical systems, interpret fragmented signals, model dynamic conditions, and act with decision confidence. At the core of this approach is Aperio’s Cognitive Layer Framework, which unifies data pedigree, governance, security, fusion, and contextual reasoning into a production-grade decision architecture. Aperio’s current platform and capability portfolio includes: NLYTEN for sense-making and contextual decision support CipherIQ for trust, security, and data integrity Reality Engine for reality capture, digital twins, and spatial intelligence HelioShield / OmniSphere for environmental and space-weather intelligence Our work is relevant wherever complex systems create decision risk—from national security and homeland missions to commercial space, enterprise AI, digital infrastructure, and immersive operational environments. Mission pedigree proves reliability. Commercial expansion proves scalability. Category creation proves inevitability. Solve for Next®.
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