Computer Scientist

This position is contingent upon contract award. Job Summary: The Junior Computer Scientistwill providealgorithm and software development support to DoD clientsandwill help evaluate technologies and help design data processing chains at our office in Melbourne, Florida. Responsibilities: Develop algorithms, research new ML/AI methods, and conduct system testing for Cloud Application/Cloud Services.
Develop initiatives in a team setting, working with software engineers and other algorithm developers.
Work on research and development for time series/sequence prediction, pattern recognition, and classification algorithms. Optimize algorithm architectures and implementations to reduce cost latency in data processing. Train algorithms on data sets and write test and evaluation scripts. Work in a continuous integration environment onsite in collaboration with the software engineering team.
Assist with technical architecture design tasks.
Research cloud-based deployment options, such as AWS or C2S, and work with the team to estimate provisioning needs.
Gather stakeholder feedback and communicate algorithm design features, capabilities, and limitations.
Participate in VTCs, team meetings, and demos when needed.Requirements: Must be a US citizen.
Must have the ability to obtain a secret or higher security clearance.
BS in Computer Science or related field and one (1) or more years of directly related experience.
Experience in Linux server environments with proficiency in Python and shell scripting.
Must be able to communicate clearly with senior team members in order to explain the progress and results of work.
Must have knowledge and skills in Python, C (or another high-level, compiled language), Linux, Gitlab, Docker, and Commercial Cloud Services (AWS, or similar).
Ability to research technical issues.
Experience in implementing ML/AI approaches and working with Neural Networks.
Experience programming in Linux.
Good communications and listening skills are critical components of this job. Must be able to interact with algorithm development and software teams.
Successful background and drug screening check.
Preferred Requirements: Active secret or higher secret clearance.
Familiarity with cache replacement algorithms.
Prior experience working with CCSDS, OMS/UCI, CDM, C2SSA COI, and EOSSA data formats or other Space Systems-related data types.
Experience developing algorithms for time series or sequence data.
Familiarity with online ML algorithms or other adaptive approaches.
Experience with Edge ML/AI.
Familiarity with model distillation or other model size reduction methods.
Familiarity with AWS ElastiCache.
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Familiarity with Docker and other containerization technologies.Physical Demands or Work Environment: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.About ZelTech ZelTech is a minority owned small business (NAICS 541715) specializing in customer threat reduction. We provide a full spectrum of threat reduction services from planning, training, operations, R&D, advising, and solution prototyping across our services and solutions business groups. We combine best of breed engineering practices, subject matter expertise, design services, computer science, and data analytics with innovative approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning, AR/VR, R&D, and physics-based modeling and simulation providing tailored solutions addressing our customer's unique threat requirements. Our Mission We provide customers with the knowledge, tools, and solutions needed for correct and timely decisions and effective actions to help ensure U.S. national security. Diversity Workforce ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k immediate vesting with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonuses for performance
Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
Educational assistance and special training programs
Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
Group life insurance (Company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
Health and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Employee discounts on various services and productsEqual Opportunities Zel Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.