About this opportunity
Draper Labs lists this Software Machine Learning Engineer SMTS opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview:
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit
Job Description Summary:
The Machine Learning Engineer (SMTS) designs and implements machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and data science tools to projects spanning various domains. Works on exciting, diverse, cutting-edge R&D projects in a wide range of fields including data-intelligence, generative AI, predictive maintenance, bioinformatics, and more. For Experience/Education, new PhDs with less than 1 year experience will also be considered.
Duties/Responsibilities
Designs and develops AI models to meet project requirements.
Analyzes and improves AI model performance.
Applies ML and deep learning technologies to give computers the capability to visualize, learn, and respond to complex situations.
Collaborates across departments and with customers to define requirements and understand business problems.
Seeks out opportunities to learn new technical skills.
Reviews task-level requirements and assumptions and works to solve well-defined problems with guidance.
May perform independent and team based research with guidance.
Seeks assistance and resources for solving problems when needed.
Delivers on commitments and clearly communicates any challenges.
Actively learns about customer missions.
Works to improve operations at the task / individual contributor level. Identifies areas for improvement and brings them to the attention of task or group leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong ML/AI software development skills (Python, MATLAB, R, C++, JAVA) including software best practices like version control (git).
Team player.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
AI/ML knowledge in their domain of expertise.
Able to pick up new technical skills to support program needs.
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, machine learning, statistics, mathematics, electrical engineering, computational biology, physics, or related field is required. Master's degree preferred.
Experience
5-7 years machine learning or artificial intelligence or related experience is required.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Job Location
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Salary
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00
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Benefits
Workplace flexibility
Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
Health and finance workshops
Off site social events
Discounts to local museums and cultural activities
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact
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Worksite address
reston, VA, 22090, US
Who can apply
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