Computer Scientist / Software Developer, Junior - Security Clearance Required

ICF; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is actively recruiting a cleared Computer Scientist / Software Developer, Junior to join our team on-site in Adelphi, MD. This role requires demonstrated Machine Learning and Internet of Things (IoT) experience, and offers the opportunity to collaborate with researchers on novel analytical tools for machine learning networks.

Responsibilities include maintaining and developing applications, hands-on coding, contributing to design discussions, implementing IoT connectivity, and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 1 year of professional software development experience.
• Basic understanding of ML theory and familiarity with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, NumPy, SciPy).
• Programming skills in Python and Java for networked applications.
• Experience with Linux, shell scripting, and Git.
• CUDA GPU acceleration experience.
• Background with cameras and sensors.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active DoD 8140-compliant security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining existing applications and development of new applications.
• Perform hands-on coding / development
• Participation in design and architecture discussions
• Implementation of IoT network connectivity, as well as web and mobile applications.
• Participation in occasional international travel for collaboration and experimentation.
• Provide quality customer service.

Skills

Python

Java

Linux

Shell scripting

Git

CUDA

ML libraries

IoT

Camera sensors

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

NumPy

SciPy

Docker

Kubernetes

CUDA

Git

Job description

ICF is actively recruiting for a cleared Computer Scientist / Software Developer, Junior to join our team on-site in Adelphi, MD. This position requires demonstrated Machine Learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) experience. This essential role will collaborate with researchers, and participate in implementing novel solutions to develop analytical tools for machine learning networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining existing applications and development of new applications.
• Perform hands-on coding / development
• Participation in design and architecture discussions
• Implementation of IoT network connectivity, as well as web and mobile applications.
• Participate in occasional international travel for collaboration and experimentation.
• Provide quality customer service.

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• A minimum of 1 year of professional software development experience is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area such as Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic understanding of theory and detail of ML method, and familiarity with ML libraries, and frameworks such as torch, pytorch, numpy, scikit, scipy, Tensorflow, Keras, etc.
• Programming skills in implementing machine learning solutions for a variety of different types of structured and unstructured data.
• Experience in software development with Python & Java for networked applications.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux, shell-scripting, git.
• Experience with GPU acceleration using CUDA.
• Background working with cameras, and sensors.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Position requires an active US Government required Security clearance
• Must be DoD 8140 compliant and maintain required certifications for an IAT I Level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain US Government issued Security clearance.
• 1 year of professional software development experience preferred.
• 1 semester or more educational experience in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.
• Familiarity or experience with Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker Swarm.
• Familiarity with network communication protocols, utilization of packet capture, and network emulation, and simulation.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-developer environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills / ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and analysis.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

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Working at ICF

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Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00

Maryland Client Office (MD88)