Lead Research Scientist – Machine Learning

Job overview

The Lead Research Scientist – Machine Learning role is onsite, primarily at STR’s Woburn, MA office. The full-time salary range is $174,000–$220,000 per year. The role is part of STR’s Analytics and C2 Division, whose research and development addresses national security problems through advanced analytics. The scientist leads development of AI and machine-learning algorithms for signals exploitation, estimation theory, system resource management, and systems analysis. The role advances customer mission outcomes through research, technical leadership, project collaboration, and customer interaction; an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

What you'll do

• Develop AI and machine-learning algorithms for novel applications
• research signals exploitation, estimation theory, system resource management, and systems analysis
• participate in and lead project teams
• interact with customers
• communicate technical foundations to technical and non-technical audiences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead research scientist

machine learning

ai algorithms

signals exploitation

estimation theory

system resource management

woburn ma

str

$174k–$220k/year

top secret clearance

sci eligibility

python

pytorch

national security

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and an MS with at least 8 years of experience, a PhD with at least 5 years, or equivalent experience.

About the employer

STR is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.