AI/ML Engineer - Junior

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!Position OverviewAI/ML Engineer to join team at USPTO. In this role, you will assist in developing and evaluating machine learning models, preparing datasets, implementing AI solutions, and supporting the integration of intelligent systems into applications. You will work closely with other AI/ML engineers and other professionals to solve business problems using modern artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.Core ResponsibilitiesCollaboration: Work with clients, key stakeholders, as well as cross-functional teams.Technical Performance:Junior skills:Feature engineering and model optimization (assisting)Analyzing model performance with standard metricsWorking with Python, ML libraries, AI APIsBasic NLP, computer vision, or generative AI tasksPrompt engineering and RAG integrationSQL and data preparationBasic Git / version controlUsing AI-enabled dev tools (Claude Code, Copilot)Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience:Junior (0 to 4 years)Technical Proficiency:Experience with Python, Javascript, JavaExperience with AI coding harnesses or related methods for agentic software developmentExperience with LLM engineering such as prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or agentic frameworksExperience with MLOps concepts, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and model lifecycle management.Experience collaborating in Agile development environments and using modern DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub).Experience with Amazon Bedrock or similar generative AI platformsExperience working with large language models and prompt engineeringExperience with model evaluation and performance optimizationExperience developing and integrating APIsExperience using AI-enabled development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologiesCompliance: Obtain Public TrustPreferred ExpertiseExperience with document-heavy or structured-data AI applicationsExperience with federal government IT systems or federal contractingExperience with semantic search or knowledge graph systemsFamiliarity with accessibility and compliance requirements (Section 508)Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms (beyond just Bedrock)Contributions to open-source ML projectsPublications or presentations in AI/MLPrivacy Policy – Halvik CorpHalvik Offers a Competitive Full Benefits Package IncludingCompany-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insuranceBenefits include 11 federal holidays and PTOEligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.401(k) with company matchingFlexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expensesTuition AssistanceCharitable Contribution matchingHalvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.