Artificial Intelligence​/Machine Learning Research and Development Engineer

We are seeking highly motivated Research and Development Engineers to join our Computational Intelligence and Visualization Application Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will assist in providing customers with state-of-the-art visualization and decision support. The primary focus will be researching and developing feasible algorithmic solutions to our sponsor’s complex problems given large sets of multivariate data.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Design, develop, and research machine learning systems, models, and schemes
• Study, transform, and apply state-of-the-art machine learning prototypes to sponsor-specific domains
• Search and select appropriate data sets before performing data collection and data modeling
• Visualize data for deeper insights
• Generate and present technical research reports and briefings
• Perform statistical analysis in support of pattern of life and anomaly detection
• Perform data fusion and correlation
• Build high-quality software prototypes integrated with our various research and pre-production software environments
• Collaborate with other ARL staff and sponsors

Additional responsibilities of higher levels include:

• Supervise the work of lower-level staff and undergraduate students
• Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope

Required skills/knowledge includes:

• Data science/algorithm development
• Data science/Machine Learning languages to include Python
• Research, development, and implementation of machine learning models

Preferred skills/knowledge includes:

• A Master’s degree
• Training and optimizing ML algorithms on GPU hardware architectures, specifically NVIDIA-based
• Working with geo-spatial data
• Statistics, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra
• Exploratory data analysis and visualization
• Data science/Machine Learning tools to include Pandas, PyTorch/Tensor Flow, Num Py, Mat Plot Lib , PostGreSQL, FastAPI
• Software Development tools to include Git, Docker, Kubernetes, SSH
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Your work location will be on-site in State College, PA, or Reston, VA, in a classified environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science and 2+ years of relevant experience. Required

Certifications:

None.

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science. No prior relevant work experience is required. Required

Certifications:

None.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.