Defense Data Scientist: ML for UAS Threat Detection

Coreone

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Coreone is seeking a skilled data scientist to develop and deploy machine learning models for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) threat detection and analysis. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in data science or machine learning.

Located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida, the position combines technical oversight with hands-on data engineering. Candidates should be familiar with tools like SQL, Spark, and cloud services, and possess strong analytical skills to translate complex findings into actionable insights.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data science or machine learning.
  • Experience with sensor data and fusion techniques.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate insights.

Responsibilities

  • Develop machine learning models for UAS threat detection.
  • Lead data science efforts throughout the ML lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to support ML model deployment.

Skills

Data Science and ML
SQL
Geospatial Data Analysis
Signal Processing
NLP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Spark
Kafka
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud

Job description

Coreone is seeking a skilled data scientist to develop and deploy machine learning models for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) threat detection and analysis. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in data science or machine learning.

Located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida, the position combines technical oversight with hands-on data engineering. Candidates should be familiar with tools like SQL, Spark, and cloud services, and possess strong analytical skills to translate complex findings into actionable insights.

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