Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer

$80,000 - $130,000/Yr

Riverside Research - Fairborn, OH

Full-time

Fairborn, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Riverside Research is seeking an Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer to support the development of automation solutions for complex Scientific & Technical Intelligence problems. This role involves working with a skilled team to analyze intelligence data and create innovative AI/ML algorithms and software tools, primarily using Python and TensorFlow. The position requires a commitment to high standards in software development and collaboration with subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype AI/ML algorithms and associated software tools using Python and TensorFlow.
• Train AI/ML models and tune their hyperparameters for specific datasets and objectives.
• Visualize hyperparameter optimization spaces using TensorBoard.
• Provide customized solutions for data quality control to ensure accurate functional mappings for AI/ML algorithms.
• Develop databases, data lakes, and data warehouses for organizing structured and unstructured datasets.
• Apply machine learning and computer vision best practices to analyze large remote sensing datasets.
• Stay updated with state-of-the-art practices in AI/ML and implement innovative ideas in machine learning and high-performance computing.
• Contribute to code reviews and adhere to standardized documentation practices.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• 2 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python-based end-to-end AI/ML model development lifecycle using TensorFlow.
• Awareness of version control and git.
• Proficient in Office 365 tools such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work closely with subject-matter experts to develop necessary tools and algorithms.
• Strong analytical, inferencing, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical results and methods clearly.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field with 10 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience with DoD intelligence production processes and workflows.
• 3+ years operational experience in radar signal processing, overhead imagery analysis, orbital mechanics, or electronic warfare data analysis.
• 2+ years experience using data visualization tools in Python.
• Experience with large image data formats such as HDF5, JSON, GEOTIFF, TFRecords.
• Experience in developing distributed, web-based systems and service-oriented architectures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages.
• Affirmative action-equal opportunity employer policies.