Research Scientist II

AIS has an opening for a Research Scientist II. In this role, you’ll join a team of researchers focusing on several state-of-the-art efforts spanning Reinforcement Learning, Anomaly Detection, Natural Language Processing, and other Machine Learning concepts. Along with your research, you’ll have the opportunity to propose and contribute to new ideas for which will help further R&D within the industry.  Please note, this position requires an active Top-Secret clearance. 

How You’ll Succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to work collaboratively with other researchers within the team to solve challenging machine learning problems. To do this, you’ll need to apply novel and theoretical techniques to develop machine learning models and related supporting software. In addition to R&D, you’ll contribute to technical status reporting, deliverables, and research publications. 

Who You Are

You’re naturally curious, like solving difficult problems with creative and novel solutions, and enjoy staying abreast of the current state-of-the-art by conducting relevant literature reviews. Additionally, you’re able to self-direct, work independently, and as part of a team, and have a strong understand of mathematics and/or various machine learning concepts.

Your Expertise

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in an engineering or scientific function, including research OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have an active Top-Secret clearance (Poly preferred) 
• You have 1 year experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent scripting languages
• You have 1 year experience in conducting research
• You have 0–1-year experience with Reinforcement Learning, Anomaly Detection or Natural Language Processing

What Sets You Apart

• You have a strong understanding of probability, statistics, and linear algebra
• You’re able to travel 10% of the time

The Impact

AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Our roots trace back to the very beginnings of cybersecurity research, when a group of hackers worked around a pool table until they became profitable enough to order office furniture. They hung a pirate flag on the wall to represent their decision to do things differently. Those pioneers started AIS because they not only believed in the potential of the industry, but the necessity to provide the United States with the offensive and defensive capabilities needed to …