Applied Machine Learning Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering,data science, Artificial Intelligence,process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to ourIntelligence Community, DoD,and civilian customers.

The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department (DSAID)seeksa creative and enthusiastic Machine Learning Engineerto join a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and programmers with a passion for researching, prototyping, understanding, and building AI and data enabled tools across the space enterprise.We are a growing, innovative,andcollaborative department that makes meaningful contributions toNationalSecuritySpace(AF, NRO, etc.),andCivil andCommercial customers(NASA, MDA, DHS,etc.).

This position is for theData Science Applications section,where wefocus on solving customer problems with digital applications that involvedata scienceand machine learning techniques.DSA is looking for machine learning engineer with reinforcement learning and graph theory experienceto support customers in the missile warning/missile tracking domain.

This is afull-timeposition based inColorado Springs, Coloradowhichrequires100% onsite work.

WhatYou'llBe Doing

DSAID's customers range from NationalSecuritySpace(AF, NRO, etc.) to civil (NASA, NOAA, etc.) andcommercial (commercial space, autonomous vehicles, etc.)

DSAID applies data science and AI knowledge across the space enterprise, to Aerospace enterprise capabilities, and towards corporate workforce development and strategic focus areas

Machine Learning Engineers learn and develop their skills by working on teams spanning disciplines, experience levels, and organizational boundaries.

Primary functions include:

Evaluation of technologies for use in scalable and resilient mission-critical applications in a production environment

Coordinated development and execution ofAI/MLexperiments

Coordinated development of proof-of-concept infrastructure configuration and software prototypes

Collaboration with small, innovative teams to deliver features and products

Written and verbal presentation of results to team members and stakeholders

Reinforcing an environment of learning and progress with team members and others

Focus on accountability and innovation in leadership competency development

Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

Machine learning engineers mustmaintaina commitment to ongoing learningin order tostay current with government missions and the ever-changing climate of data science and AI. This requires both ongoing education in relevant domains, such as physics, math, and/or computer science, as well as an understanding of the existing systems and futureobjectivesof government missions.

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements for the Machine Learning Engineer- Senior Member of Technical Staff

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering orrelated technicalfield(s)

5 or more years of experience in Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer or AI/ML Researcher role in any domain

Strongproficiencyin at least two different programming languages (e.g.Python, R, C/C++),and MLframeworksand familiarity with common libraries used for Data Science and Machine Learning, such as pandas,pytorchor JAX.

Experience with on and off-policy reinforcement learning algorithms such as Deep Q Learning, A3C, and PPO.

Working knowledge of fundamental graph theory and graph neural networks.

Hands on experience with containerorchestrationtooling(Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Experience with and understanding of software engineering concepts with an AI focus (MLOps/DevOps, ML Development Lifecycle, data structures, etc.)

Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems

This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, theminimumrequirements for theMachine Learning Engineer- EngineeringSpecialist:

8 or more years of experience in Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer or AI/ML Researcher role in any domain

Demonstrated experience architecting, designing, or implementing enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions with multiple tenants and cloud integration

Experienceleading technical teamsand in mentoring junior staff.

Familiarity with data pipelining and streaming technologies (Apache Kafka, temporal, etc.)

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Advanced degreein Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s)

Publications in reinforcement learning, graph theory, or a relevant AI/ML domain.

Experience in designing or managing enterprise-level ML platforms and production-grade ML models at scale

Familiarity with High Performance Computing hardwarefor ML(GPUs, TPUs), CUDA programming, and advanced ML optimization techniques and architectures

Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and critical thinking in a scientific discipline

Experience implementing and guiding teams toward software development best practices

Experience in SQL, NoSQL,Cypherand other big data querying languages

Demonstrated contributions to open-source software repositories (github,kaggle, etc.)

Experience deploying ML models on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Domainexpertiserelevant to one or more customer organization mission areas (USSF, NRO, etc.)

Active security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $110,400.00 - $165,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically

Lead Change

Engage with Impact

Foster Innovation

Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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