Staff Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer
Core
Develop and apply state-of-the-art AI, machine learning, and data science technologies to aerospace and national security applications, translating emerging research into mission-relevant capabilities.
Role type
Staff Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
Builds
Production AI/ML models, reinforcement learning solutions, and data processing pipelines for defense and intelligence customers.
Domain
Aerospace, National Security, Defense
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Multimodal Learning, Statistical Analysis, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Data Science/Computer Vision, 5+ years of model deployment experience, Top-tier conference publications (CVPR, NeurIPS), Cloud/HPC/Edge optimization, Simulation-based AI/ML
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Elastic compute clouds, Containerization, Microservices, Real-time operating systems, Visualization frameworks
Responsibilities
Design and implement reinforcement learning solutions for decision making, autonomy, planning, optimization, and control; Develop data processing, model training, inference, and evaluation pipelines; Design experiments to evaluate performance, robustness, generalization, and failure modes of AI/ML systems.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic impact
