Areté is a growing research and development firm entrusted by the US military to provide innovative solutions to our nation’s hardest national security challenges. We have immediate openings for data scientists with strong physics, math, or computer science skills who can transform physical data into actionable intelligence. We work with a variety of platforms (satellites, aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, surface and underwater vehicles) and sensing modalities (visible and infrared optics, spectral imagers, lidar, radar, sonar). We apply sophisticated signal processing coupled with machine learning (ML) / artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify threats around the globe, keeping all of us safe. As an employee-owned company we offer a collegial and exciting work environment with great compensation, benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Discover your future with us.

We are seeking an early to mid-career Data Scientist with a strong Physics/Math/Computer Science/Data Science background to work in the areas of machine learning, signal/image processing and detection, computer vision, physics-based modeling, and data analysis. This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory position which can be based in our Northridge, CA or Falls Church, VA offices.

Primary Responsibilities

Research, develop, and test custom AI/ML-based algorithms
Train Deep Neural Network (DNN) and feature-based algorithms for classification and regression on imagery and high-dimensional data
Work with software engineers to implement your algorithms in real-time on a variety of high-performance, CPU and GPU-based computing hardware
Quantify the effectiveness of your algorithms and present your results to the team and customers

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

Flextime Scheduling
Bereavement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

401K Retirement Plan Contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, And Wellness Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

Creativity
Integrity
Passion
Responsiveness
Collaboration

Experiences And Background We Look For

A degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or data science
Proficiency in Python
Demonstrated Python development of custom DNNs and algorithm streams with packages such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Gymnasium, and OpenCV
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access

Nice To Have

Coding of recurrent neural nets, reinforcement learning, transformer nets
Use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for generation of code and documentation, as well as coding of natural language interfaces, including fine tuning and ingestion of custom knowledge bases
Experience with remote sensing (Electro-Optics, RADAR, LIDAR, SONAR) and military applications
Experience with physical data and physics-based simulation
Image and signal processing, computer vision
Demonstrated experience with C/C++ programming
GPU programming, parallel programming, and code optimization
Active SSBI and TS/SCI eligibility

The salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of professional experience:

Data Scientist 1: $90,000 - $120,000 [required BS degree or higher]
Data Scientist 2: $105,000 - $135,000 [minimum experience of BS+2 years, OR MS+0 years]
Staff Data Scientist: $120,000 - $150,000 [minimum experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years, or PhD+0 years

However, Areté considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Considerations

Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.

Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

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