Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle is currently seeking an AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy secure, production-grade AI solutions leveraging generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and modern cloud technologies. This is an on-site position located in Columbus, OH, Chantilly, VA, or Crystal City, VA, with a strong preference for candidates local to Columbus, OH.
The AI Engineer will apply strong AI/ML engineering fundamentals and software development best practices to deliver scalable, mission-driven solutions, working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional technical and business teams.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Integrations: Design and implement AI solutions integrated with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, ensuring scalability and security.
- AI & ML Pipeline Development: Build and optimize end-to-end AI pipelines and ML workflows for training, fine-tuning, and deploying models.
- LLM Development: Fine-tune foundation models and/or train custom LLMs; integrate LLMs into enterprise applications and systems.
- Generative AI Solutions: Leverage LLMs and related frameworks for application and systems development.
- Secure-by-Design Development: Implement robust security practices in software development using modern, high-level languages.
- Performance Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of AI/ML pipelines, model performance, generative AI capabilities, and code quality; iterate for continuous improvement.
- AI Engineering Operations: Apply MLOps and AI engineering best practices, including containerization, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
- Technical Documentation: Produce clear, comprehensive documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Mentorship & Peer Training: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training for team members and peers to foster knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Research & Innovation: Participate in research and development initiatives, pilot programs, and innovation sprints to explore novel AI capabilities and opportunities.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in AI/ML-focused development
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-based AI/ML services and tools in Azure and/or AWS environments.
- Hands-on experience with GenAI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face), LLMs, and agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel).
- Proficiency in Python and related AI/ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and DevOps for ML (MLOps) practices.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Proven track record in designing AI/ML pipelines and deploying AI solutions.
- Hands-on experience with LLM fine-tuning, generative AI, and secure software development.
- Familiarity with DevOps/MLOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
- Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
- Experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, Semantic Kernel.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms: Azure, AWS; exposure to Power Platform and Microsoft Copilot is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to advocate for projects and departmental goals.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward.
- Commitment to responsible AI development and secure data handling.
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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