Data Scientist II

Job Description

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 artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools and algorithms to optimize DoD chemical and biological detection and identification systems. Work as part of a government scientific team developing and updating military sensors. Lead development of some efforts.

• Develop software applications in Python and apply machine learning techniques to improve the detection of chemical and biological materials.
• Develop, test, train, and maintain applications for developmental sensors.
• Develop and use tools to import, process, and store instrument and sensor datafiles for use in applications.
• Lead small development efforts and mentor junior developers.
• Support field testing, 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 data science, computer science, or a related discipline

Bonus points if you have:

• Active DoD Security clearance
• Master’s degree in data science or related discipline
• College chemistry or biology coursework
• Experience with bioinformatics and genetic algorithm development

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: From $83K - $95K 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 DoD security clearance
• 3 to 9 years advanced proficiency with Python coding
• 3 years ML project experience including deep learning, NLP, and/or computer vision
• Advanced proficiency with TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Advanced proficiency in another object-oriented programming language (C++ or JavaScript)
• Advanced proficiency with databases
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule.