Computational Data Scientist

https:/www.scheurer.org/careers/; Maryland; On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401k

Flexible spending

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SURVICE Engineering seeks a Computational Data Scientist to support Aberdeen Research Operation and accelerate defense-focused data work. You will join a multidisciplinary team applying data science, ML, and AI methods to complex scientific problems in a national security context.

Responsibilities include building models, processing diverse data, and presenting results in formal Gov formats. Requires advanced degree and relevant experience; U.S. citizenship may be required.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in computer science or math related field, plus 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML models for data-driven decisions.
• Experience communicating results via reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out materials research and process modeling using data science methods and ML.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary ARL scientists to improve efficiency and impact.
• Apply learning algorithms to high-dimensional or streaming data with limited labels.
• Prepare presentations and written documents in Government format.

Skills

Python

AI/ML models

Data science

Communication

Presentations

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science or Math

Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Why SURVICE?

Position

Computational Data Scientist

• Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
• Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
• Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 Depending on Experience and Education
• Travel: 5%
• Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Computational Data Scientistto support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out forward-looking programs of materials research and process modeling leveraging data science methodologies and tools including artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), probabilistic graph models, neural networks, or other emergent techniques.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of ARL experimental, theoretical, and computational scientists through decision making aids such as visual analytics and human-in-the-loop strategies to improve scientific efficiency and impact.
• Apply learning algorithms on high-dimensional, complex and/or streaming data sets with limited labels and of diverse quality for smart decision making.
• Pursue data processing of heterogeneous types from numeric, digital objects, images, structured to unstructured from data capture, data integration, data cleaning to data management.
• Interface with data scientists in academic, industrial and government labs to identify and transition cutting edge tools for use at ARL, and work with outside partners to fill critical gaps in skills and capabilities.
• Prepare presentations and written documents summarizing efforts in Government format

Minimum Qualifications of Computational Data Scientist

Masters of Science or PhD in Computer Science or Math related discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

• MS or PhD concentration in machine learning with at least three (3) independent projects including internships and thesis work OR minimum of five (5) years of dedicated experience with machine learning.
• Practical experience in applying data science to model complex real-world problems.
• Proficient in using Python and AI/ML models.
• Experience in communicating results through reports and presentations.

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.