AI/ML Engineer - Space Programs

BOAB Ventures; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to support advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts for government space programs. This role focuses on developing machine learning algorithms that support satellite identification, space surveillance, sensor optimization, and satellite operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in machine learning, applied mathematics, and software development, with an interest in solving complex challenges involving space systems and

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in ML, applied mathematics, and software development.
• Experience with space systems or high-performance computing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, train, and evaluate machine learning algorithms for space-related applications.
• Analyze optical and radar sensor data to support satellite recognition, classification, and tracking.
• Develop algorithms to optimize space surveillance sensor scheduling and satellite activity planning.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Apply supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques to complex technical problems.
• Build and optimize predictive models for anomaly detection, classification, clustering, and decision support.
• Develop scalable high-performance computing pipelines for algorithm execution and monitoring.
• Collaborate with specialists in astrodynamics, satellite systems, sensors, and modeling and simulation.
• Develop analytical tools and software using Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Conduct independent technical assessments, trade studies, and algorithm validation.
• Prepare technical documentation, findings, and briefings for engineering teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

C++

Data Analysis

High-Performance Computing

Astrodynamics

Software Development

Statistical Modeling

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

NumPy

CUDA

Job description

BOAB Ventures is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to support advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts for government space programs. This position focuses on developing machine learning algorithms that support satellite identification, space surveillance, sensor optimization, and satellite operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in machine learning, applied mathematics, and software development, with an interest in solving complex challenges involving space systems and high-performance computing.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, train, and evaluate machine learning algorithms for space-related applications.
• Analyze optical and radar sensor data to support satellite recognition, classification, and tracking.
• Develop algorithms to optimize space surveillance sensor scheduling and satellite activity planning.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Apply supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques to complex technical problems.
• Build and optimize predictive models for anomaly detection, classification, clustering, and decision support.
• Develop scalable high-performance computing pipelines for algorithm execution and monitoring.
• Collaborate with specialists in astrodynamics, satellite systems, sensors, and modeling and simulation.
• Develop analytical tools and software using Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Conduct independent technical assessments, trade studies, and algorithm validation.
• Prepare technical documentation, findings, and briefings for engineering teams and stakeholders.