Machine Learning Engineer

About the Company:

Etegent Technologies is a defense-focused technology company with offices in Beavercreek and Blue Ash, OH. We are a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and management professionals dedicated to developing and commercializing AI/ML/Software solutions that address our customers’ most significant challenges and opportunities. 

Most important to us are our culture and values. Etegent’s culture embodies respect, authenticity, collaboration, flexibility, curiosity, and fun. 

The Position:

Etegent is seeking Machine Learning Engineers (MLEs) to work with our Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) group based in the Beavercreek office. MLEs will work in a team environment with Etegent teammates, customers, and other researchers from leading academic institutions, government organizations and commercial entities.

We deliver solutions in the domains of AI/ML, data science, software, and visualization to address geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) challenges for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community (DoD/IC) customers. We develop data science tools to analyze large, diverse datasets from a variety of sensor types (SAR, ISAR, GMTI, HIS, EO, IR). We design and implement algorithms to perform pattern recognition, such as statistical and deep learning techniques, to identify meaningful trends and patterns. We wrap these algorithms in accessible, scalable software to be deployed on customer systems, often requiring containerized software and custom user interfaces for visualization. 

This position is based in Beavercreek, OH with the expectation of being in Etegent’s office or at a customer facility 5 days a week.  

The Candidate:

More so than seeking a candidate with specific training and experience, Etegent is seeking a candidate with an innate curiosity and passion for learning and understanding, tempered by a recognition of the pragmatic constraints inherent in developing real solutions to real problems. Etegent needs an MLE who is flexible and adaptable, having the desire and ability to learn new skills and develop new capabilities to take on challenges outside their current realm of experience. We are seeking very sharp, curious, well-rounded, adaptable people who can learn and grow as required to confront the challenges at hand. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate status updates, and other important information, with the team and group leader.
• Execute research-and-development tasks in close collaboration with the team and group leader according to a set project schedule.
• Gives effective feedback to others; contributes to the writing of project updates and final reports. 
• Understand, design, and implement algorithms for signature exploitation. This includes traditional feature extraction and state-of-the-art deep learning approaches.
• Implement efficient signal/image processing techniques including radar signal processing, electro-optical and infrared image processing.
• Develop and deploy data science tools for ingestion, visualization, and analysis of large, diverse data sources.
• Implement machine learning, data mining and statistical algorithms for pattern recognition and anomaly detection.
• Provide expertise in data analytics and algorithm development for diverse data sources and applications. 
• Apply statistical techniques to evaluate algorithm performance.
• Coordinate with teammates and users to instantiate research concepts in efficient, modular, and well-documented software.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or Statistics.
• Previous experience signal processing, computer vision, or machine learning experience.
• Experience developing ML models using standard ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar).
• Background in data science, statistics, and/or computer vision.
• Experience with Python, Git, and Linux.
• Ability to acquire and maintain up to a TS security clearance.

Additional Qualifications for Senior-Level Candidates:

Senior-level candidates should also demonstrate:

• Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with R&D customers while supporting business growth and development efforts. 
• Previous experience leading cross-functional project teams and driving projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS security clearance.
• Experience with remote sensing data products such as SAR, ISAR, EO, GMTI, HSI, and OPIR. 
• Experience creating python-based user interfaces for data visualization.
• Experience developing scalable, modular software tools.
• Familiarity with DoD/IC customers.
• Experience maintaining successful relationships and developing business with R&D customers.
• History of technical presentations and publications in relevant fields.

Attributes:

• Independent and innovative thinker with an ability to work in an autonomous environment.
• Demonstrates curiosity with a focus on innovating solutions for tasks. 
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with teammates and customers to solve problems.  
• Able to take personal ownership and responsibility over their work. 

Working at Etegent:

At Etegent, you'll be a part of a fast-growing organization that combines a small-company feel with big-company resources and opportunities. We know that work-life balance is incredibly important, which is why in addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and a generous annual company 401(k) contribution, you'll enjoy the following:

• Flexibility: Not a morning person? No problem. We only ask that you begin your day by 10:00am. Also, you will enjoy a flexible schedule and some ability to telecommute.
• Casual Dress: We know that incredible things can be achieved by people in casual clothing. We allow employees to dress in the way that is the most comfortable to them.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning on us. Reimbursement provided for up to 100% of qualifying education expenses.
• Food: Keep your energy levels up with our well-supplied snack and beverage kitchen and enjoy a weekly lunch with your talented colleagues on Free Lunch Thursdays.
• Fun employee events: Enjoy frequent employee get-togethers outside of work! 

Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience of candidate.

Etegent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.