Lead Machine Learning Engineer; Hybrid Security Clearance

Position: Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Hybrid) with Security Clearance
Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Ft Belvoir, VA (Hybrid) Code scratch is currently seeking a self-motivated and talented Machine Learning Engineer to build cutting-edge analytics and tools in support of the cyber mission space. Join our team to contribute to innovative engineering projects, creating reliable, scalable, and high-performing software for efficient data processing and informed decision-making. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about designing efficient, secure, and scalable software and thrive in a collaborative environment.

You'll own your technical designs, and help shape the big picture. This is your chance to work on real-world challenges in a place where you can learn and grow while supporting mission-critical applications! The ideal candidate will be an experienced software engineer with a strong foundation in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of this role, requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.

* This position allows for a hybrid schedule but requires candidates to be local for hybrid travel to the Ft. Belvoir, VA area.

* Key Responsibilities:

This is a Team Lead position, and requires the ability to lead and monitor a small team
Responsible for preparing and reviewing other Machine Learning Engineers reports and experiments on a regular basis
Responsible for end to end delivery of Machine Learning Lifecycle from experimentation to production uses.
Responsible for the design, development, training, and optimization of machine learning models for use in operational DoD/IC environments.
Work with data from a variety of classified and open-source sources.
Build and maintain end-to-end ML pipelines including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and deployment.
Collaborate with mission analysts, data engineers, and software developers to integrate ML solutions into production systems.
Ensure model explainability, auditability, and robustness in accordance with DoD and IC compliance and security standards.
Participate in cross-functional agile teams, contributing to architecture discussions, prototyping efforts, and operational support.
Keep abreast of emerging machine learning techniques and evaluate their applicability to mission needs. Why Code scratch? Code scratch, is a leading software services company that specializes in developing innovative solutions, driving improvements, and optimizing operations in the public and private sectors. Proven track record of success in tackling complex, large-scale challenges that demand out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches. Our focus is on delivering maximum value to our customers, mitigating risks and ensuring the highest quality and efficiency.

We provide unprecedented mission successes through software innovations, and could not do it without our amazing employees! As a group of software engineers that have worked together over a decade in the defense industry, we set out to create an organization that chose the best and left off the worst of our employment experiences. We decided to form a company that would focus on people and the work while setting aside bureaucracy and egos.

We are a small company that focuses on our employees first. We are committed to reducing operational expenditures and optimizing administrative procedures, prioritizing employee compensation over corporate infrastructure investment. Highlights of our benefits package:
We are proud to offer a stellar 401(k) plan on day one. Code scratch contributes 15% of your earnings each pay period, on top of any contribution you choose to make. No vesting schedule, no lump sum, no gotchas! Our team members stick around because they love the company, not because of gimmicks.
Contribute 12% of your rate towards your premium for healthcare, vision and dental.
Flexibility - get paid for every hour that you work, even if it's over 40! Education/training allowances.
We invest in you and cover the cost of certifications relevant to your job. We also reimburse some of the cost for books, audio books and online video…