Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Algorithms, Audio signal processing, Database, Deep Learning, Design, Git, IT, Machine learning techniques, Management, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming

Job Description

At Parsons we’re passionate about developing cutting-edge, creative solutions, and fostering a highly sought-out place of employment for many of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re a one-of-a-kind mid-tier government contractor providing leading-edge capabilities critical to the future of national security. At Parsons, we’ve developed a culture of going above and beyond the normal expectations in the delivery of our work. Our clients and employees are the number one reason why we’re successful, and that formula won’t be changing!

Ready for a challenge that will keep you on the cutting edge of Radio Frequency (RF) signal and data processing techniques? Are you a Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) software engineer ready to assist Parsons and the US Army in using state of the art engineering tools to support advancing the Army’s next generation of radars?

Parsons welcomes an exceptional ML/AI software engineer to join our on-going Science and Technology (S&T) efforts at one of the Army’s premier R&D Centers at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. As part of the Parsons team supporting advanced radar capabilities development, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art engineering and modeling tools and subject matter expertise in the areas of radar, modeling and simulation, and software/hardware development for current and future Army radar and sensor systems. You’ll use your knowledge and experience in the areas of AI, Deep Learning (DL), and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications to develop hardware and software to improve the signal processing of current and next generation RF systems including radar, electronic warfare (EW) and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensors.

Duties include:

• Research and implement state-of-the-art Machine Learning (ML) technologies for tailored for application to radar data processing.
• Exercise a strong knowledge of software systems, artificial intelligence (AI), Deep Learning, design methods, and system of systems architectures.
• Participate in algorithmic design and machine learning frameworks including detection, classification, and targeting techniques.
• Provide analysis, requirements and algorithm design, implementation, integration, verification, and maintenance of artificial intelligence software systems. Collaborate across multi-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving the IT services enterprise.
• Understanding of supporting technologies including cloud computing, containerization (for deployment), parallelization (for training), databases (for training data), and Git (for code management).
• Collaborate across multi-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving the advanced engineering and modeling and simulation experimentation environment and solutions.
• Understands and can follow development operations procedures such as source control, change management and release planning.
• Integrate AI engine/techniques with modeling and simulation applications.
• Ability to self-manage and pace responsibilities to ensure completion of all required activities in a timely manner.
• Publication and presentation of research at world-class international and government conferences.

Qualifications:

• BS (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar field with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing which will be applied to radar signals. 
• Programming in Python & Matlab. 
• Experience with running and modifying simulations and performing analysis.

This position requires the selected candidate to hold an active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance, which requires US citizenship.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$68,400.00 – $119,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!