5+ years of experience in data science or machine learning
Hands-on with data curation for overhead imagery (optical or SAR)
Experience building and maintaining ETL/data processing pipelines
Proficient in Python and machine learning libraries like PyTorch
Experience with Git for version control
Proficient in Linux operating systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, Agile environment
Responsibilities
Curate and optimize imagery data for machine learning
Design and maintain data conversion and ETL pipelines
Generate and analyze synthetic data to enhance models
Train, evaluate, and optimize deep neural networks
Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering
Develop and visualize explainable AI metrics
Incorporate research outputs into operational code
Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Contribute to solutioning sessions and project proposals
Benefits
Remote flexibility within the DC Metro area
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology
Collaboration within a cross-functional team
Involvement in national security missions
Commitment to modern tech stacks and Agile methodologies
Full Job Description
Mission Focus: As a Data Scientist, you will contribute to a program advancing state-of-the-art modeling and prediction capabilities focused on object detection robustness. Working within a cross-functional team and reporting to a technical lead, you will operate across the machine learning development lifecycle, from data curation and synthetic data generation to model training, evaluation, and delivery. Our delivery teams follow SAFe Agile practices, embrace the Ops ethos (DataOps/DevSecOps/MLOps) to "automate-first," and leverage modern tech stacks. This position requires a mid-to-senior level of experience, a passion for mission support, and a strong desire to solve our customers' hardest technical and data challenges.
Clearance: Active TS Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI. US Citizenship is required.
Location/Flexibility: Herndon, VA with remote flexibility. Must be local to the DC Metro area.
Responsibilities
Curate, transform, and optimize imagery data, including optical, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and synthetic data, for use by machine learning algorithms
Design and maintain data conversion and ETL pipelines to prepare customer data for model training
Generate and analyze synthetic data to augment computer vision models where real-world data is scarce
Train, evaluate, and optimize deep neural network models on overhead imagery, including hyperparameter tuning and performance analysis
Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and preprocessing to improve model performance
Develop and visualize explainable AI metrics and model performance indicators
Incorporate research and development outputs into the operational code base
Communicate analytic findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Contribute to solutioning sessions and technical sections of project proposals
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field
Hands-on experience with data curation techniques for overhead imagery (optical or SAR) and computer vision model development
Experience building and maintaining ETL or data processing pipelines
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with machine learning and deep learning libraries such as PyTorch
Experience with Git-based version control systems
Proficiency working in the Linux operating system
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, Agile environment
Eligibility to work in classified environments and hold required security clearances
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with synthetic data generation and analysis for computer vision applications
Experience with cloud-based or distributed computing platforms
Experience deploying models into production and supporting ongoing operations and maintenance
Experience communicating technical results to non-technical audiences or contributing to customer-facing deliverables
Awareness of emerging data science, AI/ML, and big-data technologies relevant to national security missions
Experience contributing to technical proposals
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About NT Concepts
NT Concepts is a leading provider of business and technology solutions for the intelligence and national security communities. The company specializes in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, geospatial intelligence, and big data solutions. NT Concepts has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that help its clients achieve their mission objectives.
