Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Drive computer vision and machine learning delivery for defense and commercial use cases while mentoring engineers and managing the full ML lifecycle.

• Lead the design and development of computer vision and ML algorithms for technically challenging problems
• Develop solutions for detection, classification, localization, and tracking of objects of interest using stationary and mobile sensor platforms
• Maintain technical currency by monitoring relevant academic literature, commercial products, and open source projects
• Advise and support software infrastructure and DevOps design to meet ML needs
• Implement ML algorithms and validate designs via purpose-designed experiments
• Analyze trained-model performance and errors; design strategies to address model shortcomings
• Select appropriate datasets and data representations; supervise data acquisition when required
• Manage resources including hardware, data, and personnel to meet deadlines
• Coordinate activities with others and team leadership (Team Lead) and support other duties as assigned
• Oversee end-to-end ML development from requirements through validation and verification testing
• Mentor junior engineers within the LEAP group in AV’s MacCready Works division

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related Science or Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience in machine learning and/or computer vision
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with C/C++ or Python (required)
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex systems
• Proficiency with PyTorch (deep learning framework, preferably)
• Proficiency with scikit-learn and pandas
• Proficiency with OpenCV
• Proficiency with Linux
• Familiarity with ONNX and ML standards
• Ability to select hardware for specific ML applications
• Expertise in visualizing and manipulating big datasets
• Experience working with DoW and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations on advanced technology, research, or AI/ML initiatives
• Familiarity working in classified spaces
• Familiarity with office software and computer-based productivity tools
• Ability to work within defined requirements with minimal supervision
• Team player with leadership qualities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams and a broad set of duties
• Strong initiative and drive; takes ownership of current and past work products
• Committed to learning from mistakes and improving performance for self, others, and the company
• Comfort working in an office environment (constant) and performing tasks requiring sitting/standing, and operating a computer keyboard (frequent)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret level DoD security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (up to 20%)

Technologies

• C/C++
• Python
• PyTorch
• scikit-learn
• pandas
• OpenCV
• Linux
• ONNX
• DevOps

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental Vision
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown

Location: Centreville, VA (onsite)

Salary: USD 158,000 - 241,000 per yearly

Clearance level: No Clearance

Security and ITAR/EAR: This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. U.S. person includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or protected individuals such as refugees or asylees. U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance, is desired.