Data Scientist Details

Data Scientist

QinetiQ Inc. - Lorton, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Who Are We?

QinetiQ Inc. is a leading innovator with over 25 years of experience rapidly developing advanced C5ISR sensor solutions and is a renowned world leader in robotics and autonomy.

The combined QinetiQ U.S. business unit brings capabilities across the full lifecycle of technology development from applied research and development to rapid prototyping, testing, fielding, and sustainment. Our expertise with unmanned platforms, broad sensing modalities, and cross-domain interoperability ensures that we deliver integrated solutions for Warfighter dominance in all phases of combat.

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms and systems, ground systems, soldier systems, maritime systems, airborne sensors and payloads, processing and exploitation capabilities, and integrated C2 solutions. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in ?elds such as sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, arti?cial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

Our customers are always our number one priority and we consistently deliver Mission-Led Innovation to empower and protect our Defense and Security forces in the U.S. and abroad.

Your Contribution to Our Mission:

The Data Scientist will be responsible for developing algorithms and data processing methods for the analysis of real time data collected by our sensor technologies. Duties will include the following:

• Recommend, participate, and manage in-house methods such as algorithm development and internal research and development (IRAD) projects. Manage and expand our in-house algorithm suite tailored to our existing sensor programs and help pave the way for the next generation of sensors and CONOPs
• Develop data flows from sensor initialization, calibration, and triggering to actionable intelligence products with minimal time delay, processing overhead, and false alarms.
• Develop methods for sorting massive amounts of real-time and archived intelligence data feeds for rapid decision making in sensor to shooter applications.
• Develop methods for automated triage of the data with recommended actions prioritized based on ML and other techniques.
• Develop processing applications for real time exploitation of hyperspectral, radar, LIDAR, VNIR-LWIR video, and other imagery types.
• Develop new and innovative algorithms to drive data processing and other sensor data analysis.
• Develop interfaces and workflows for data from multiple data source types.
• Work with machine learning (ML) engineers, develop models and software, become familiar with data structures, data and image analytics algorithms, data complexity, and computer architectures.
• Work with program managers and engineering/science leads to develop new approaches and new understanding of complex problems and solutions.
• Produce test plans and participate in data collections to optimize the process flow and algorithmic parameters.

To Land This Job, You Need:

• BS degree in Physics plus an MS degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience/expertise applying mathematic principles via scientific computing solutions (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, MatPlotLib, MATLAB)
• Experience/expertise designing, developing and implementing NN (Neural Networks), CNN (Convolutional Neural Networks), SVM (Support Vector Machines)
• Experience/expertise with ML libraries/tools (e.g., scikit-learn, Theano, H2O, TensorFlow, YOLO, Shogun)
• Experience/expertise with various programming/scripting languages and environments (e.g., C, C++, C#/.NET, Python, Anaconda, XML, Java, Open CV, SQL, Hadoop)
• Job Type: Full Time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

DOD Secret

Why QinetiQ Inc.?

• Your work will contribute to the protection of American Warfighters and Security Forces.
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology.
• Extensive opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth and advancement.
• We only hire the best! No matter if you are entry or senior level, you will have the opportunity learn from some of the best in the industry.
• We have fun! We regularly have company events, from luncheons and costume contests to golf tournaments.
• We care about YOU and YOUR FAMILY. We offer competitive benefits and health insurance options.

No One Has Time for Long Job Applications!

We completely understand. That is why we have made the application process easy. We promise. This will be simple.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.qinetiq.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt 4 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

QinetiQ Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.