ML Software Developer II

Science & Technology Corporation • Full-time • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US • $85k - $110k / year • 3w ago

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.

Employment Category: Full Time / Exempt
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD,
Travel: Minimal
Security Clearance: DoD Secret Eligible, Active clearance preferred.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities:
Develop and apply state-of-the-art machine learning (ML) tools and algorithms to optimize DoD chemical and biological detection and identification systems. Work as part of a government scientific research and development team developing and updating military sensors and detectors. Lead development on some efforts.

Develop software applications in Python and apply machine learning techniques to improve the detection and identification of chemical and biological materials.
Develop, test, train, and maintain applications for developmental sensors and instrumentation.
Develop and use tools to import, process, and store instrument and sensor datafiles for use in ML applications.
Lead some development efforts and mentor junior developers.
Support field testing of systems, train users, and assess system performance.
Remain current on related subjects in the literature and news.
Assist with the preparation of reports, journal articles, and presentations.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, chemistry, or a related discipline

Employment Category: Full Time / Exempt
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD,
Travel: Minimal
Security Clearance: DoD Secret Eligible, Active clearance preferred.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Develop software applications in Python and apply machine learning techniques to improve the detection and identification of chemical and biological materials.
Develop, test, train, and maintain applications for developmental sensors and instrumentation.
Develop and use tools to import, process, and store instrument and sensor datafiles for use in ML applications.
Lead some development efforts and mentor junior developers.
Support field testing of systems, train users, and assess system performance.
Remain current on related subjects in the literature and news.
Assist with the preparation of reports, journal articles, and presentations.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, chemistry, or a related discipline

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay: From $85K - $110K per year based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: 40 hours per week
401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
3 weeks (120 hrs/year) Paid Time Off (PTO), Federal holidays, and Sick Leave
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Job Requirements

U.S. Citizen eligible for a security clearance
5 to 9 years advanced proficiency with Python coding
4 years ML project experience including deep learning, NLP, and/or computer vision
Advanced proficiency with TensorFlow or related products
Proficiency in another object-oriented programming language (e.g., C++)
Advanced proficiency with MySQL databases
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule.

Bonus points if you have: