Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Data Scientist (TS/SCI cleared)

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $105K — $290K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with AI/ML, NLP, and statistical analysis applied to real-world problems
  • Proficient in developing reliable software (Python preferred) and sound software-engineering practices
  • Ability to navigate loosely defined requirements
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with a focus on problem-solving
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical ideas to diverse audiences
  • Active TS/SCI level security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, evaluate, and enhance technical solutions for complex AI/ML and data science challenges
  • Design and contribute to software prototypes for data collection and analysis
  • Research and innovate new technologies within the AI sector
  • Assess and communicate the practicality of technical approaches for new issues
  • Effectively share insights and results through presentations and discussions with various stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Impactful work focusing on national security initiatives
  • Opportunities for continuous learning in advanced AI/ML technologies
  • Collaborative environment with top industry experts
  • Chances to influence government decision making with technical findings
  • Work on interdisciplinary problems that push boundaries of current technology.
Full Job Description
Description

As a member of our team, you will...
  • Develop, evaluate, and improve technical approaches to challenging, non-routine problems involving artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML), data science, and related technologies
  • Design and contribute to prototype software that gathers, processes, and analyzes data from sources ranging from the open web to authoritative ontologies and knowledge graphs
  • Research, explore, and develop innovative techniques and technologies in the field of artificial intelligence
  • Assess the strengths, limitations, and tradeoffs of technical approaches and help teammates and sponsors understand how to improve, extend, or adapt them to new problems
  • Communicate ideas, methods, and results clearly through papers, presentations, and discussions with technical staff, leadership, and government decision makers

Qualifications

You'll meet our minimum requirements if you have...
  • BS or BA in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience applying AI/ML, natural language processing (NLP), statistical analysis, or related technical fields to real-world problems
  • Experience developing reliable software (Python preferred), with the ability to contribute to shared code bases using sound software-engineering practices
  • Comfort working from loosely defined or high-level requirements
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage priorities across multiple dynamic projects supporting evolving national security needs
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas to audiences with varied technical backgrounds
  • Hold an active TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.


You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field
  • Experience designing and developing AI/ML approaches for interdisciplinary problems
  • Experience architecting, implementing, and testing prototype software intended for sustained use by a team
  • Experience communicating technical findings and recommendations to sponsors, leadership, or other decision makers


Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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