The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering,
data science, Artificial Intelligence,
process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our
I
ntelligence Community
, DoD,
and civilian customers.
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department (DSAID)
seeks
a creative and enthusiastic Machine Learning Engineerto join a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and programmers with a passion for researching, prototyping, understanding, and building AI and data enabled tools across the space enterprise.We are a growing, innovative,andcollaborative department that makes meaningful contributions toNationalSecuritySpace(AF, NRO, etc.),andCivil andCommercial customers(NASA, MDA, DHS,etc.).
This position is for the
Data Science Applications section,
where we
focus on solving customer problems with digital applications that involve
data science
and machine learning techniques.
DSA is looking for machine learning engineer with reinforcement learning and graph theory experience
to support customers in the missile warning/missile tracking domain.
T
his is a
full-time
position based in
Colorado Springs, Colorado
which
requires
100% onsite work.
What
You'll
DSAID's customers range from NationalSecuritySpace(AF, NRO, etc.) to civil (NASA, NOAA, etc.) andcommercial (commercial space, autonomous vehicles, etc.)
DSAID applies data science and AI knowledge across the space enterprise, to Aerospace enterprise capabilities, and towards corporate workforce development and strategic focus areas
Machine Learning Engineers learn and develop their skills by working on teams spanning disciplines, experience levels, and organizational boundaries.
Primary functions include:
Evaluation of technologies for use in scalable and resilient mission-critical applications in a production environment
Coordinated development and execution ofAI/MLexperiments
Coordinated development of proof-of-concept infrastructure configuration and software proto@types
Collaboration with small, innovative teams to deliver features and products
Written and verbal presentation of results to team members and stakeholders
Reinforcing an environment of learning and progress with team members and others
Focus on accountability and innovation in leadership competency development
Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
Machine learning engineers mustmaintaina commitment to ongoing learningin order tostay current with government missions and the ever-changing climate of data science and AI. This requires both ongoing education in relevant domains, such as physics, math, and/or computer science, as well as an understanding of the existing systems and futureobjectivesof government missions.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering orrelated technicalfield(s)
5 or moreyears of experience in Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer or AI/ML Researcher role in any domain
Strongproficiencyin at least two different programming languages (e.g.Python, R, C/C++),and MLframeworksand familiarity with common libraries used for Data Science and Machine Learning, such as pandas,pytorchor JAX.
Experience with on and off-policy reinforcement learning algorithms such as Deep Q Learning, A3C, and PPO.
Working knowledge of fundamental graph theory and graph neural networks.
Hands on experience with containerorchestrationtooling(Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
Experience with and understanding of software engineering concepts with an AI focus (MLOps/DevOps, ML Development Lifecycle, data structures, etc.)
Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems
This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.
In addition to the above, the
minimum
:
8 or more years of experience in Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer or AI/ML Researcher role in any domain
Demonstrated experience architecting, designing, or implementing enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions with multiple tenants and cloud integration
Experienceleading technical teamsand in mentoring junior staff.
Familiarity with data pipelining and streaming technologies (Apache Kafka, temporal, etc.)
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degreein Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s)
Publications in reinforcement learning, graph theory, or a relevant AI/ML domain.
Experience in designing or managing enterprise-level ML platforms and production-grade ML models at scale
Familiarity with High Performance Computing hardwarefor ML(GPUs, TPUs), CUDA programming, and advanced ML optimization techniques and architectures
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and critical thinking in a scientific discipline
Experience implementing and guiding teams toward software development best practices
Experience in SQL, NoSQL,Cypherand other big data querying languages
Demonstrated contributions to open-source software repositories (github,kaggle, etc.)
Experience deploying ML models on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Domainexpertiserelevant to one or more customer organization mission areas (USSF, NRO, etc.)
Active security clearance
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$110,400.00 - $165,500.00
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; em
