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Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Research and Development Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University
State College, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

The Cyber Innovation, Analytics & Operations Department within the Communications, Information and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is looking for talented, experienced, and highly motivated Data Scientists to assist in providing its customers with state-of-the-art solutions. In this position you will research, develop, and deliver algorithmic, machine learning, and artificial intelligence based approaches to solve complex sponsor problems.

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 collection and data modeling
  • Visualize data for deeper insights
  • Generate and present technical research reports and briefings
  • Performing statistical analysis in support of pattern of life and anomaly detection
  • Build high quality software prototypes integrated with our various research and pre-production software environments

The selected candidates will assume a technical role and will interact with other ARL staff and sponsors, spending a majority of the time working in a classified environment in Annapolis Junction, MD, State College, PA or Reston, VA. Periodic travel to sponsor sites may be required.

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

This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience.  Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.  Additional experience and / or education are required for higher level jobs. A Master's degree is preferred.

Additional responsibilities of higher level positions include :

  • Supervise the work of lower level staff and undergraduate student
  • Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope
  • Experience in the following is required :

  • Data science / algorithm development
  • Data science / Machine Learning languages to include Python
  • Research, development and implementation of machine learning models
  • Experience in the following is preferred :

  • Training and optimizing ML algorithms on GPU hardware architectures, specifically NVIDIA based
  • Statistics, linear algebra, and data structures
  • Exploratory data analysis and visualization
  • Data science / Machine Learning tools to include Pandas, PyTorch / TensorFlow, NumPy, MatPlotLib, SQL, FastAPI
  • Software Development tools to include Git, Docker, Kubernetes, SSH
  • Active TS / SCI Clearance
  • Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

    ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

    You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

    ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

    The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

    The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is :

    76,700.00 - $129,500.00

    Salary : $76,700 - $129,500

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