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Noblis lists this Data Scientist - Subject Matter Expert opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Noblis is seeking a Data Scientist to serve as a subject matter expert in support of a government contracting program focused on advanced sensing, autonomous systems, and AI/ML. This onsite role in Reston, VA 20191 centers on validating machine learning performance, hardening models against adversarial threats, and advising on autonomous systems integration.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute AI/ML validation and testing frameworks to evaluate model performance, robustness, and operational reliability across cross-domain remote sensing applications.
Lead data curation and feature engineering pipelines, converting raw multi-source sensor data into high-quality, mission-ready datasets aligned to machine learning workflows.
Conduct adversarial attack research and optimization to identify system vulnerabilities and support development of countermeasures that strengthen models against adversarial exploitation.
Use advanced AI/ML techniques to support enhanced characterization of sensor systems , improving detection, classification, and identification capabilities across operational domains.
Develop and contribute to analysis tools and software that support intelligence workflows, sensor data exploitation, and decision-support applications.
Perform uncertainty analysis on AI/ML model outputs, quantifying confidence levels and communicating risk to both technical and non-technical government stakeholders.
Provide SME-level guidance on autonomous systems integration, including advice on AI architecture, algorithm selection, and system-level performance evaluation.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
10+ years of experience in data science or machine learning, including demonstrated expertise supporting U.S. government or defense/intelligence community programs.
Hands‑on experience with AI/ML validation, testing, and adversarial robustness methodologies in operational or near‑operational environments.
Strong proficiency in Python, R, or equivalent languages, with experience using TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit‑learn .
Demonstrated experience with remote sensing data types such as EO/IR, SAR, and multi/hyperspectral, along with associated exploitation techniques.
Practical knowledge of uncertainty quantification methods and statistical analysis applied to sensor or intelligence data.
US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance .
Technologies
Python
R
TensorFlow
PyTorch
scikit‑learn
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Award programs recognizing employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of service standards
Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs
Desired Qualifications
Preferred experience with rapid capability development and acquisition, relevant military operations, or technology transition from R&D to fielding.
Role Details
Location: Reston, VA 20191 (onsite)
Experience: 10+ years
Salary Range: USD 176,800 - 276,250 per year (USD $176,800.00 - USD $276,250.00 /Yr.)
Employment Type: Full‑time (with benefit eligibility for certain part‑time schedules working at least 20 hours per week)
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Worksite address
reston, VA, 22090, US
Who can apply
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