AI/ML Data Scientist

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), is seeking a AI / ML Data Scientist to lead modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts related to kinetic weapon system concepts in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AI/ML Engineer Scientist to join our team in Colorado Springs, working with the Missile Defense Agency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and modeling and simulation. They will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced AI/ML solutions to address complex defense challenges and contribute to the advancement of our products and services. This role requires a combination of strong theoretical understanding, practical implementation skills, and a passion for innovation.

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AI/ML computing infrastructures, applications, and systems.
• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML algorithms and models for DoD applications such as command and control, situational awareness, machine autonomy, munitions guidance and targeting, image recognition, and electronic warfare.
• Study and transform data science prototypes and apply appropriate machine learning algorithms and tools.
• Run machine learning tests and experiments, documenting findings and results.
• Conduct data analysis and feature engineering to prepare data for model training and evaluation.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for efficient data ingestion, processing, and storage.
• Develop and implement model evaluation metrics and monitor model performance.
• Evaluate and implement the latest advancements in AI/ML, data mining, and analytics, and explore new technologies and techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML solutions into existing systems and workflows.
• Document and communicate research findings, model development processes, and implementation details.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and libraries to enhance the efficiency of the AI/ML team.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge and expertise.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure the quality and maintainability of the codebase.

• Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in developing and implementing AI/ML solutions in a professional setting.
• Strong foundation in programming (Python), machine learning algorithms, and relevant frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, pandas, and NumPy.
• Highly skilled in statistics, with the ability to assess, analyze, and organize large datasets.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and deep learning architectures.
• Experience with modeling and simulation techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Bonus Points:

• 7 years related experience with AI / ML solutions
• Demonstrable experience with AFSIM, including model development, integration, and analysis.
• Experience with MLOps and deploying models to production.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Spark and Hadoop.
• Contributions to open-source projects related to AI/ML.
• Publications in peer-reviewed conferences or journals.