Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Research and Development Engineer

Job Number: REQ_0000080612

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.
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POSITION
SPECIFICS

We are seeking highly motivated Research and Development Engineers to join our Research Artificial Intelligence of the
Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will assist in providing customers with state-of-the-art visualization and decision
support. The primary focus will be researching and developing feasible algorithmic solutions to our sponsor’s complex problems given large
sets of multivariate data.

Located in State College, PA or Reston, VA

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and
welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Design and implement machine learning systems,
  models, and schemes
• Research and apply state-of-the-art machine learning prototypes to sponsor specific domains
• Search and
  select appropriate data sets before performing data collection and data modeling
• Visualize data for deeper insights
• Generate
  and present technical research reports and briefings
• Perform statistical analysis in support of pattern of life and anomaly
  detection
• Perform data fusion and correlation
• Build high quality software prototypes integrated with our various research
  and pre-production software environments
• Collaborate with other ARL staff and sponsors
• Supervise the work of lower-level
  staff and undergraduate student
• Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope

Required skills/knowledge includes:

• Data science/algorithm development
• Data science / Machine Learning
  languages to include Python
• Research, development and implementation of machine learning models

Preferred
skills/knowledge includes:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Master’s degree
• Training and optimizing ML algorithms on
  GPU hardware architectures, specifically NVIDIA based
• Working with geo-spatial data
• Statistics, multivariable calculus, and
  linear algebra
• Exploratory data analysis and visualization
• Data science / Machine Learning tools to include Pandas,
  PyTorch/TensorFlow, NumPy, MatPlotLib, PostGreSQL, FastAPI
• Software Development tools to include Git, Docker, Kubernetes,
  SSH

Your work location will be fully on-site State College PA or Reston, VA. Questions related to flexible work should be
directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED
CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as R&D Engineer – Artificial Intelligence (ARL) – Principal Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor’s
Degree – Engineering or Science
19+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as R&D Engineer – Artificial
Intelligence (ARL) – Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Science
5+ years of relevant
experience
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as R&D Engineer – Artificial Intelligence (ARL) – Senior Professional, this position
requires:
Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Science
14+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None

ARL’s purpose is to
research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel
Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

BACKGROUND
CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with
University policies.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a
government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements
applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified
Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from
certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all
possible grades, is $146,040.00 – $318,840.00. This salary range includes an adjustment based on required geographic work location.

Salary Structure – Information on Penn State’s salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package
for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One
of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more
detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual
Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning
alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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LAW

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applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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