National Security AI/ML Data Scientist

Talentify; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, scientists, and developers to translate AI/ML advances into mission impact for national security challenges. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic environment that values curiosity, learning, and innovation.

The role emphasizes developing AI/ML solutions, data processing, and prototype software, with opportunities to present findings to leadership and sponsors. TS/SCI eligibility required.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying AI/ML, NLP, statistical analysis, or related technical fields to real-world problems.
• Experience developing reliable software (Python preferred), with the ability to contribute to shared code bases using sound software-engineering practices.
• Comfort working from loosely defined or high-level requirements.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple dynamic projects supporting evolving national security needs.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas to audiences with varied technical backgrounds.
• Have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve technical approaches to AI/ML, data science, and related technologies.
• Design and contribute to prototype software that gathers, processes, and analyzes data from diverse sources.
• Research, explore, and develop innovative AI techniques.
• Assess strengths, limitations, and tradeoffs of approaches and help sponsors understand improvements.
• Communicate ideas, methods, and results through papers, presentations, and discussions with staff and decision makers.

Skills

AI/ML

NLP

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in CS/Math/Physics/EE/Engineering

MS/PhD in CS/Math/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, scientists, and developers to translate AI/ML advances into mission impact for national security challenges. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic environment that values curiosity, learning, and innovation.

The role emphasizes developing AI/ML solutions, data processing, and prototype software, with opportunities to present findings to leadership and sponsors. TS/SCI eligibility required.