Research Scientist

Job Title

Research Scientist

Location

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 US (Primary)

Category

Administrative / Clerical

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation Minimum (USD)

$80,000

Compensation Maximum (USD)

$100,000

Education

Doctorate

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.

• Employment Category: Full Time / Exempt
• Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD,
• Travel: Minimal
• Security Clearance: DoD Secret Eligible
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities: Apply advanced understanding of chemical sensors and machine learning to develop and improve DoD chemical and biological detection and identification systems and apply state-of-the-art ML tools and algorithms to optimize these systems. Work as part of a government scientific team developing and updating these sensors and detectors.

• Provide subject matter expertise and lead/support team research efforts in chemical detection and identification.
• Support theoretical research of fundamental concepts and algorithm development.
• Plan and conduct research projects for chemical and/or biological point and remote detection and identification. Perform data analysis.
• Develop software applications in Python and apply machine learning techniques to improve the detection and identification of chemical and biological materials.
• Develop, test, train, and maintain applications for developmental sensors and instrumentation.
• Remain current on related subjects in the literature and news.
• Contribute to presentations, technical reports and research publications.

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline. MS acceptable with added experience

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: From $80K - $100K per year based on experience and qualifications
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• 2 weeks (80 hrs/year) Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Federal holidays, and Sick Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizen eligible for a security clearance
• 4 years’ research experience related to spectroscopic studies, sensors, signal processing, and/or hyperspectral imaging (coursework/research applies)
• 4 years’ experience with Python coding and use of ML for research on sensors and related topics (coursework/research applies)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with both chemical and biological detection/identification
• DoD Secret clearance

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.