About this opportunity
Wyetech lists this Research Scientist 2 (50% Telework) opportunity in laurel, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
Investigates, analyzes and reviews Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analytics for the research, development, and realized solutions to support the exploitation of the extraordinary volume and variety of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) communications and Cybersecurity. Analyzes data and creates research prototypes.
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities
Under supervision, research and develops technically complex AI efforts
Performs research, design, development, and implementation activities for technically complex AI efforts under the routine direction of more senior technical staff
With minimal supervision, resolves complex AI technical problems by applying advanced principles and Research and Development (R&D) techniques
Resolves highly complex AI business and managerial problems.
Required Qualifications
TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
Eleven (11) years' experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM
Required Technical Skills
Comfortable with the research environment
Knowledge of and experience with current Machine Learning and Machine Translation technologies Understanding of the encoder/decoder transformer architecture
Experience working with modern text processing pipelines
Understanding of text encoding vectors
Understanding of the differences between transformer architectures (like Marian) and Large Language Models.
Be able to explain the strengths and weaknesses of these two related architectures for Machine Translation
Ability to evaluate new tools and techniques related to MT
Ability to propose and implement enhancements to MT tools and processing flows
Experience working with Docker, defining, building, and testing containers for deployment.
Experienced in Python, C/C++
The Benefits Package
Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
Additional Benefits
Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision and Dental
Life and AD&D Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability
Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
Company Environment & Perks
Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.
$82.05 - $111.11 an hour
Pay Range: $82.05 - $111.11 per hour*
Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.
Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.
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Worksite address
laurel, MD, 20724, US
Who can apply
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