AI/ML Software Engineer (Remote)

Clearance: Secret

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking an AI/ML Software Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The candidate must have expertise with Python development and AI/ML tools and libraries, along with modeling and visualization frameworks. Experience developing innovative applications in a research environment is especially useful.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)

What You'll Do:

The candidate will work in support of technical staff from multiple programs developing algorithms, datasets, simulation environments, assets, and interfaces used in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and autonomy projects. The candidate must be experienced in software design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and maintenance. Work will be executed primarily in Python in a mixed Windows/Linux environment. Experience with supporting frameworks for visualization and display is highly desired.

What You'll Bring:

• 8 years of Image-based data sets
• Bachelor's Degree
• 8 years of Software/Algorithm Development
  
• 8 years of Cloud based architectures (AWS)
• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 8 years of Software Documentation
• 8 years of GIT/GITHUB
• 8 years of Object-oriented Development
• 8 years of Python/Tensor Flow
• 8 years of Software Tools
• 8 years of Containerization (Docker, podman, etc.)
• 8 years of Experience with DevOps workflows and common CI/CD tools

Working Knowledge of the Following:

• Extensive experience with Python Applications
  
• Experience truthing and working with image-based data sets
  
• Strong object-oriented development skills
  
• Experience with modern development tools such as Github, etc.
  
• Experience with container-based deployment tools, such as Docker
  
• Understanding of the Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery process
  
• Experience with cloud-based architectures, such as AWS
  
• Work well within a fast-moving, small team environment

And These Skills are a Bonus:

• Experience developing simulation environments for use in AI/ML and machine vision applications
  
• Expertise in basic machine learning tools (PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.)
  
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems
  
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP)

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
3. You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• By Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Location: Lexington, MA

Work Schedule: This position is REMOTE. The candidate is able to work remotely from any location. They may be asked to take up to 2 trips per calendar year to Lexington Massachusetts if the program/project requires it.

Travel: Domestic travel is estimated to be 1-2 trips per year, for 2-3 days, to sponsor sites

Clearance: Candidates should have an active secret clearance in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.