Lead Research Scientist - Machine Learning (Clearance Required)

Systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Systemstechnologyresearch is seeking a Lead Research Scientist in Woburn, MA to develop cutting-edge technologies for signals exploitation and systems analysis. The ideal candidate will lead teams, apply machine learning techniques, and work closely with clients to solve complex national security challenges.

Candidates should have a MS or PhD in a scientific field, possess strong programming skills, and hold an Active Top Secret Clearance. The role offers a salary range of $174,000 to $220,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility.
• Experience building neural networks including model training and hyperparameter tuning.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop disruptive technologies focusing on signals exploitation and machine learning algorithms.
• Lead project teams and interact with customers.
• Explore datasets and solve complex problems.

Skills

Neural networks

Deep learning tools (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)

Data science tools (scikit-learn, Pandas, Matplotlib)

Python

C/C++

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Technical communication

Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas

Education

MS in a relevant scientific field with 8 years of experience

PhD in a relevant scientific field with 5 years of experience

Job description

About the Team

STR’s Analytics and C2 Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation to improve mission success of our customers.

The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics and C2 Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation theory, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, predictive analytics, and system resource management.

The Role

As a Lead Research Scientist at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on signals exploitation, estimation theory, system resource management, and systems analysis. You will lead the development of cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms for novel application domains and modalities, participate on and lead project teams, and interact with customers. You will explore fascinating datasets, develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques, and solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers. We are looking for someone to join our team onsite as this position is based primarily in the Woburn, MA office.

Who you are:

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
• MS with at least 8 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 5 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
• Experience building neural networks using standard deep learning tools (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow), including implementing new layers/network architectures, model training, hyperparameter tuning, and ablation studies
• Experience adapting novel machine learning approaches (e.g., from academic literature) to new data sets and problems
• Experience with standard data science tools such as scikit-learn, Pandas, and Matplotlib
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, C/C++
• Able to work, collaborate on, and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Able to communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas

Even better:

• Experience applying deep learning to domains other than images/text, such as time series, discrete event sequence, or geospatial
• Experience with self-supervised machine learning
• Expertise working with time series, geospatial, and/or spatio-temporal data

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $174,000 - $220,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.