Machine Learning Engineer

i3 has an exciting opportunity for a machine learning (ML) engineer to support the development of DoD systems. The ML engineer will develop and program neural network (NN)-based software solutions. Additionally, the ML engineer will aid in the analysis of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled systems.

• Prototype and implement software-based ML systems.
• Work with ML architect to research applicability of various NN architectures to specific problems.
• Python/C++ programming and debug of a NN-based software suite.
• Optimization of NN architectures to maximize performance.
• Generate technical documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience applying different NN architectures to classification problems.
• Ability to create and maintain a research codebase that produces robust and reproducible results.
• Experience developing/debugging software in Python and C++.
• Working knowledge of at least one ML framework (e.g. Pytorch).
• Strong mathematical background (i.e. optimization theory, regularization techniques, linear algebra, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship required. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and system knowledge to debug a training run’s performance end to end.
• Intuition about latency and throughput characteristics of CUDA graphs and tensor core arithmetic.
• Experience with VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience writing technical documentation. 

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.