About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):

STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.

• Employment Category: Full Time / Exempt
• Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
• Travel: Minimal
• Security Clearance: DoD Secret Eligible, Active clearance preferred.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities:

Develop and apply state-of-the-art machine learning (ML) tools and algorithms to optimize DoD chemical and biological detection and identification systems. Work as part of a government scientific research and development team developing and updating military sensors and detectors.

• Work with senior developers to create software applications in Python and apply machine learning techniques to improve the detection and identification of chemical and biological materials.
• Develop, test, train, and maintain applications for developmental sensors and instrumentation.
• Develop and use tools to import, process, and store instrument and sensor datafiles for use in ML applications.
• Support field testing of systems, train users, and assess system performance.
• Remain current on related subjects in the literature and news.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, journal articles, and presentations.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: From $68K - $75K per year based on experience and qualifications
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• 2 weeks (80 hrs/year) Paid Time Off (PTO), Federal holidays, and Sick Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability

• U.S. Citizen eligible for a security clearance
• 3 years Python coding experience
• 1 year of coursework or experience applying ML
• Proficiency in another object-oriented programming language (C++ or JavaScript)
• Proficiency with MySQL databases
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule.

Bonus points if you have:

• Active DoD Security clearance
• 2 years of experience applying AI/ML
• Undergraduate coursework in chemistry or biology

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.