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We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.\nWe are actively recruiting for a Systems Engineer w/ an AI focus with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Data and Systems Integration Division, based in Mclean, VA\nIdeal candidate Ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in a technical Artificial Intelligence program or closely related field, along with at least 5 years of post-degree technical experience in Artificial intelligence or closely related field. 5+ years of work supporting the National Security sector with active TS/SCI FSP. Experience in frontier labs, project management, systems engineering preferred.\nDesired Qualifications 4+ years of commercial experience in or with frontier AI research labs; 3+ years of project management experience and proficiency in project management and or system engineering principles relevant to government research and development programs; Experience supporting customer mission either as a contractor or staff, 3+ years of experience in system integration for research and development prototyping.\nThe target salary range for this position is $240,000 - $280,000 depending on experience.\nABOUT\nAcclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company-an uncommon advantage in our sector-we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. 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Learn more at Employee Resources\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT\nATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. 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