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Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer (TS/SCI) {S}

aurora, CO

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TSG lists this Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer (TS/SCI) {S} opportunity in aurora, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Category : ENG

Requisition Number : SENIO

Posted : November 4, 2025

Closed : February 16, 2026

Full-Time

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Aurora, CO 80011, USA

Description

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

This position is for a Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer . As a CV AI/ML Engineer, you will apply cutting‑edge AI/ML‑based Computer Vision algorithms to problems in remote sensing, including Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) and Multimodal Data Fusion for Electro‑Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR). You will be responsible for maturing, optimizing, and deploying these algorithms to a cloud‑hosted environment. You will also serve as a technical leader and will have the opportunity to guide a team of researchers and developers to see these algorithms from prototype to operations.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

Responsibilities:

As a CV AI/ML Engineer, your responsibilities include:

Leading a small team consisting of developers and researchers to implement AI/ML algorithms to solve computer vision problems in remote sensing

Analyzing and pre‑processing large remote sensing datasets

Researching supervised and unsupervised ATR solutions for remote sensing

Researching the performance benefits of multimodal data fusion for ATR, under diverse data collection scenarios

Training, optimizing, and deploying deep learning CV models that provide analysts with actionable insights

Reviewing relevant publications to understand cutting edge concepts, break down key ideas to government customers, and apply to defense and commercial applications

Writing technical documentation supporting code, program capabilities and user‑guides

Required Qualifications:

BS in machine learning, computer science, computer vision, mathematics, or relevant fields

Experience leading an interdisciplinary team of researchers and software developers and working with a program manager to define project scope and schedule to ensure we meet project milestones as defined by our customers

Experience selecting a technical AI/ML approach and then iterating/pivoting as needed to enhance performance

Experience with Python and any of the following Python machine learning frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch Lightning, scikit‑learn / scikit‑image, and/or OpenCV

Experience training wither convolutional‑based CV models (e.g. YOLOv3‑11, YOLOX) or transformer‑based CV models (Vision Transformer, Swin, etc.)

Effective communicator with the ability to write and present technical reports both internally to the engineering team and externally to customers

5+ years of experience, preferably in software development or as a data scientist with 3+ years of developing/training AI/ML models

Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

MS or PhD in machine learning, computer science, computer vision, mathematics, or relevant fields

Experience with Self‑Supervised Learning (SSL) and student‑teacher approaches (e.g., DINO, knowledge distillation, BYOL)

Experience with applying AI/ML algorithms to Image Segmentation, Super Resolution, Image Denoising, Image Restoration, and Multi‑INT Fusion

Experience with Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) and applying them to CV‑based problems

Experience working with image processing chains for any of the following domains: SAR, EO, and OPIR

Experience working with datasets of overhead imagery like xView, SpaceNet datasets, Functional Map of the World, xView3, MSTAR, HRSID, CAESAR, DOTA v1/v2, etc.

Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.

Experience with version control processes and tools for code version control, data version control, and model version control

Experience with Linux

Experience with implementing tracking and fusion, and pattern‑of‑life algorithms

Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization

Experience shaping and writing proposals

Active TS/SCI with a Counter Intelligence (CI) or recent Full‑Scope Polygraph (FSP) U.S. Government Security Clearance

Pay Range: $130,000 - $200,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 120 days for this position.

Location: Aurora, CO

Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20‑minute drive from downtown Denver and 15‑minutes to the Denver International Airport.

What We Offer:

Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts

401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions

3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events

13 paid holidays

Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs

Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance

Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability insurance

4 weeks paid Parental Leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to or contact and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre‑employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre‑employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Worksite address

aurora, CO, 80012, US

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