Research Engineer: Data Analytics & ML for National Security

ARA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks an engineer/scientist to develop data analytic tools and techniques for intelligence and defense communities. The role involves data analytics, machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and software systems supporting these methods.

You will translate ideas into software, prototype and productionize algorithms, and work in a multi-disciplinary team. Strong Python skills, solid math background, and experience turning problems into usable tools are

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong software development skills and proficiency in Python.
• Solid mathematical foundation (linear algebra, probability).
• Experience in data modeling and analytics, machine learning, probabilistic modeling, or intelligent agents.
• Ability to work with data: preprocessing, transformation, and basic SQL or data storage concepts.
• Proficiency in PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, and code review.
• Experience going from problem statement to prototype to production-ready algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop data analytic tools and techniques for intelligence and defense contexts.
• Translate ideas and proposed solutions into software tools and algorithms.
• Evaluate algorithm and system performance and optimize as needed.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to solve problems of national importance.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Data analytics

Probability

Linear algebra

SQL basics

Software development

Version control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

PyTorch

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks an engineer/scientist to develop data analytic tools and techniques for intelligence and defense communities. The role involves data analytics, machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and software systems supporting these methods.

You will translate ideas into software, prototype and productionize algorithms, and work in a multi-disciplinary team. Strong Python skills, solid math background, and experience turning problems into usable tools are