Data Scientist II

Position Details

• Job Title:
  
  Data Scientist II
• Location:
  
  ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 US (Primary)
• Category:
  Information Technology
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $83,000 - $95,000
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Security
  
  Clearance Required:
  
  Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.

• Full Time / Exempt
• Travel:
  Minimal
• Security Clearance:
  DoD Secret Eligible, Active clearance preferred.
• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Develop and apply state‑of‑the‑art AI and ML tools and algorithms to optimize DoD chemical and biological detection and identification systems.
• Work as part of a government scientific team developing and updating military sensors.
• Lead development of some efforts.
• Develop software applications in Python and apply machine learning techniques to improve the detection of chemical and biological materials.
• Develop, test, train, and maintain applications for developmental sensors.
• Develop and use tools to import, process, and store instrument and sensor datafiles for use in applications.
• Lead small development efforts and mentor junior developers.
• Support field testing, train users, and assess system performance.
• Remain current on related subjects in the literature and news.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, journal articles, and presentations.

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, or a related discipline.
• U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD security clearance.
• 3 to 9 years advanced proficiency with Python coding.
• 3 years ML project experience including deep learning, NLP, and/or computer vision.
• Advanced proficiency with Tensor Flow or PyTorch.
• Advanced proficiency with databases.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule.

• Active DoD Security clearance.
• Master’s degree in data science or related discipline.
• College chemistry or biology coursework.
• Experience with bioinformatics and genetic algorithm development.

• U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD security clearance.
• 3 to 9 years advanced proficiency with Python coding.
• 3 years ML project experience including deep learning, NLP, and/or computer vision.
• Advanced proficiency with Tensor Flow or PyTorch.
• Advanced proficiency with databases.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.