Penn State University · 1 month ago
Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
Penn State University is seeking highly motivated Data Science/Machine Learning Research and Development Engineers to join their Computational Intelligence and Visualization Application Department of the Applied Research Laboratory. The role involves researching and developing algorithmic solutions to complex problems using large sets of multivariate data, as well as designing and implementing machine learning systems.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and implement machine learning systems, models, and schemes
Research 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
Supervise the work of lower level staff and undergraduate student
Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope
Qualification
Required
Data science/algorithm development
Data science / Machine Learning languages to include Python
Research, development and implementation of machine learning models
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional)
No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional)
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Active TS/SCI Clearance strongly preferred
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/TensorFlow, NumPy, MatPlotLib, PostGreSQL, FastAPI
Software Development tools to include Git, Docker, Kubernetes, SSH
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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