Lead Research Scientist - Machine Learning

STR • Woburn, MA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government

Nice To Haves

• Active US government security clearance
• 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
• Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms for novel application domains and modalities
• Participate on and lead project teams
• Interact with customers
• Explore fascinating datasets
• Develop cutting-edge algorithmic techniques
• Solve high-impact, unique problems for our customers

Benefits

• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior