AI/ML Data Scientist — Analytic Capabilities

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a highly qualified PhD holder to contribute to scalable software systems leveraging AI, data science, and visualization for national security domains. You will join the Analytic Capabilities Group and tackle complex research, engineering, and analytical challenges across cybersecurity, social media analysis, healthcare, and image processing.

You will collaborate with a team focused on impactful, cutting-edge solutions, applying skills in AI,

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance at start and Top Secret clearance eventually.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a passionate team to develop cutting-edge AI-enabled software addressing national priorities.
• Tackle research, engineering, and analytical challenges across AI, data science, and visualization.
• Work on projects spanning AI, machine learning, computational social science, data science, software engineering, DevOps, signal and image processing, and mathematics.

Skills

Python

Java

Javascript

Kotlin

C++

AI assurance

Explainable AI

LLM engineering

Vue/React/Angular

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Mathematics/Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a highly qualified PhD holder to contribute to scalable software systems leveraging AI, data science, and visualization for national security domains. You will join the Analytic Capabilities Group and tackle complex research, engineering, and analytical challenges across cybersecurity, social media analysis, healthcare, and image processing.

You will collaborate with a team focused on impactful, cutting-edge solutions, applying skills in AI,