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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Algorithms, Prototyping and Integration Department within the Communications, Information and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is looking for two talented, experienced and a highly motivated Data Scientist's to assist in providing its customers with state-of-the-art visualization and decision support. The primary focus will be researching and developing feasible algorithmic solutions to our sponsor's complex problems given large sets of multivariate data.You will:
- Designing, developing, and researching machine learning systems, models, and schemes
- Studying, transforming, and applying state-of-the-art machine learning prototypes to sponsor specific domains
- Searching and selecting appropriate data sets before performing data collection and data modeling
- Visualizing data for deeper insights
- Generating and presenting technical research reports and briefings
- Performing statistical analysis in support of pattern of life and anomaly detection
- Performing data fusion and correlation
- Building high quality software prototypes integrated with our various research and pre-production software environments
The selected candidates will assume a technical leadership role and will interact with other ARL staff and sponsors, spending a majority of the time working in a classified environment in State College, PA or Reston, VA.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience. Typical requirements include Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline; 5+ years related experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level jobs. A Master's degree in a related engineering discipline is highly desired. Additional responsibilities of the senior professional level will include:•
- Serve as a lead for multiple research projects
- Prepare and deliver presentations on complex research topics
Experience in the following is required:
- Data science/algorithm development
- Data science / Machine Learning languages to include Python
- Research, development and implementation of novel machine learning models
- Ability to present complex technical topics to wide range of audiences
Experience in the following is preferred:
- Training and optimizing ML algorithms on GPU hardware architectures, specifically NVIDIA based
- Working with geo-spatial data
- Statistics, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra
- Exploratory data analysis and visualization
- Data science / Machine Learning tools to include Pandas, PyTorch/TensorFlow, NumPy, MatPlotLib, PostGreSQL, FastAPI
- Software Development tools to include Git, Docker, Kubernetes, SSH
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:$109,300.00 - $191,000.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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