Job description
Job Title: AI/ML Engineer
Location: Dayton, OH Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance requirements: TS/SCI
About the Role
Rackner is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning solutions that support mission-critical systems. This role will focus on building scalable models, developing training pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement machine learning and deep learning models
- Build and optimize model architectures including CNNs, RNNs, and transformer-based models
- Develop and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and object detection systems (e.g., YOLO, Faster R-CNN)
- Perform feature engineering and prepare high-quality datasets for training and evaluation
- Create and maintain AI/ML training runbooks and documentation
- Collaborate with data engineers and software teams to integrate models into production systems
- Ensure reproducibility through data versioning and metadata standards
- Continuously evaluate and improve model performance and scalability
Required Qualifications
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Strong proficiency in designing and implementing model architectures, including:
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Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
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Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
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Transformer-based architectures
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Large Language Models (LLMs)
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Object Detection models (e.g., YOLO, Faster R-CNN)
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Hands-on experience with:
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PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
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Hugging Face, Ollama, or similar frameworks
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Experience with data engineering concepts, including:
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Feature engineering and dataset preparation
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Data versioning tools (e.g., lakeFS)
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Metadata standards such as STAC
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Ability to create clear and effective AI/ML training runbooks
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience deploying models in cloud-native environments
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
- Experience working with large-scale or federal datasets
- Understanding of MLOps principles and pipelines
Benefits & Perks
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Weekly pay with full remote flexibility
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Professional growth investment, including paid certifications and training
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Comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Life and disability insurance
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Home office equipment plan
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A supportive, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration, trust, and mission impact
About Rackner
Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.
We enable digital transformation through DevSecOps, AI/ML, and cloud-first innovation.
Our teams solve high-impact problems that advance federal missions and strengthen national readiness.
Join us to help shape the future of secure, scalable data systems supporting mission success.