Mantech

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented SME AI Biometric Engineer to join our innovative team in Ashburn, VA. This is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.
 

Each day U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) oversees the massive flow of people, capital, and products that enter and depart the United States via air, land, sea, and cyberspace. The volume and complexity of both physical and virtual border crossings require the application of “big data” solutions to promote efficient trade and travel.
 

In this role, you will lead the development and integration of cutting-edge biometric recognition systems powered by artificial intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, biometrics, software development, and real-world applications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions. Prior experience and familiarity with managing enterprise systems and knowledge of CBP enterprise system tools and processes are preferred.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced AI-driven biometric recognition systems (e.g., facial, fingerprint, iris) for high security large-scale applications.
• Conduct research on emerging methods, algorithms, and industry trends and translate findings into practical applications.
• Architect and implement pipelines for ingesting, processing, and fusing data from various biometric modalities (e.g., facial recognition, fingerprint, voice).
• Develop and deploy predictive models (e.g., classification, clustering, deep learning methods) leveraging integrated biometric and other relevant data.
• Optimize model performance and scalability for real-time or near real-time predictive applications. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide expert-level support for deployed biometric systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate biometric technologies into secure, scalable, and efficient system architecture.
• Document system designs, processes, and research findings for internal knowledge sharing, audits, and external stakeholders.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED and 20+ years or AS/AA and 18+ years or BS/BA and 12+ years or MS/MA/MBA and 9+ years or PhD/Doctorate and 7+ years.
• 5+ years of experience in developing and deploying AI-based biometrics systems.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling techniques relevant to biometrics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C/C++ and experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Tensorflow, PyTorch).
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with various biometric modalities and advanced signal/computer vision/image processing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and designing scalable, secure, software architectures.
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy and compliance requirements in biometric applications, including relevant standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
   

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DHS/CBP Security Clearance prior to starting this position.
   

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.