Research Scientist 2 (50% Telework)

Wyetech; Laurel (MD); Remote; USD 113,032 - 153,065; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Flexibility to adjust PTO allocation

Team-building events throughout the year

Job summary

Wyetech is seeking an experienced AI Analyst in Laurel, Maryland, to conduct research and development for cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Machine Learning and Machine Translation, combined with a strong educational background in a STEM field.

This role requires a TS/SCI security clearance and offers a competitive hourly pay range of $82.05 - $111.11. Benefits include significant contributions to a retirement plan, generous PTO, and various medical options. Join Wyetech to shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Eleven (11) years' experience preferred.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Familiarity with the research environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze AI Analytics for SIGINT communications.
• Research and develop technical AI efforts.
• Resolve complex AI technical problems.

Skills

Machine Learning

Machine Translation

Docker

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Investigates, analyzes and reviews Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analytics for the research, development, and realized solutions to support the exploitation of the extraordinary volume and variety of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) communications and Cybersecurity. Analyzes data and creates research prototypes.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Under supervision, research and develops technically complex AI efforts
• Performs research, design, development, and implementation activities for technically complex AI efforts under the routine direction of more senior technical staff
• With minimal supervision, resolves complex AI technical problems by applying advanced principles and Research and Development (R&D) techniques
• Resolves highly complex AI business and managerial problems.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• Eleven (11) years' experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM

Required Technical Skills

• Comfortable with the research environment
• Knowledge of and experience with current Machine Learning and Machine Translation technologies
  • Understanding of the encoder/decoder transformer architecture
  • Experience working with modern text processing pipelines
  • Understanding of text encoding vectors
  • Understanding of the differences between transformer architectures (like Marian) and Large Language Models.
  • Be able to explain the strengths and weaknesses of these two related architectures for Machine Translation
  • Ability to evaluate new tools and techniques related to MT
  • Ability to propose and implement enhancements to MT tools and processing flows
• Experience working with Docker, defining, building, and testing containers for deployment.
• Experienced in Python, C/C++

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional Benefits

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

$82.05 - $111.11 an hour

Pay Range: $82.05 - $111.11 per hour*

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.