Lead Research Scientist - Machine Learning (Clearance Required)

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

Job summary

STR is seeking a Lead Research Scientist in Woburn, MA, to drive the development of innovative AI/ML algorithms. Candidates must have a Top Secret Clearance and a Master's or PhD with significant experience in relevant scientific fields. The role involves leading project teams to address national security challenges through advanced analytics and algorithms. It requires proficiency in deep learning tools and a background in adapting ML approaches to varied datasets, as well as experience in military-related mission areas.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility.
• Experience building neural networks, including new layers and hyperparameter tuning.
• Experience adapting machine learning approaches to new datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms for new application domains.
• Lead project teams and interact with customers.
• Explore datasets and solve high-impact problems.

Skills

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

Machine learning approaches adaptation

Data science tools (e.g., scikit-learn, Pandas, Matplotlib)

Programming languages (Python, C/C++)

Time series and geospatial data expertise

Communication skills

Collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams

Education

MS in scientific field with 8 years experience or PhD with 5 years experience

Job description

Lead Research Scientist - Machine Learning (Clearance Required)

Woburn, MA

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.

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
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

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.