Senior Geospatial AI/ML Engineer

6 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Applied Research Associates Full time
About ARA

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company that has been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979.

We have over 2,271 employee-owners and continue to grow rapidly, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada providing a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

Career Opportunities

We are seeking a Senior Geospatial AI/ML Engineer to join our Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division. As a member of our team, you will apply cutting-edge research to develop code for complex modeling, data integration, and model training using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related software packages.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement geospatial AI/ML models for object detection and characterization
  • Integrate data from various sources, formats, and disciplines into coherent databases
  • Train foundational models to advance IC assessments and fine-tune models for improved performance
  • Write briefings and reports for decision-makers
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree or higher along with 2-4 years of relevant experience OR 8-10 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Data Science experience
  • Python and/or R programming skills
  • Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Object Detection expertise
Preferred Qualifications

We also prefer candidates with experience in:

  • PyTorch machine learning library
  • Keras expertise
  • TensorFlow software library for AI/ML
  • Overhead Imagery
About the Position

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you are passionate about applying cutting-edge research to real-world problems, we encourage you to apply.



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