Scientist 2, Data Analytics
Northridge, CA

Job Description

Areté Associates seeks highly motivated, technically talented and intellectually agile individuals to perform challenging and important work in the areas of signature discovery and exploitation algorithms; detection, classification and tracking algorithms; and design, analysis and performance optimization of robust, real-world advanced analytics software solutions.

The Data Analytics group at Areté has position openings for entry- to mid-level research scientists at our headquarters in Northridge, California.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Conceive, design, prototype and implement advanced algorithms aimed at generating solutions to critical problems


* Assess algorithm performance on real-world data


* Support multiple projects throughout the company


* Engage customers and collaborators to provide technical results and recommendations


* Document results via written reports, briefings and well-commented code



Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics with 0-8 years' experience


* Ability to quickly pick up "on the fly" new skills and develop expertise necessary to provide the best possible solution


* Experience in scientific programming using Python, C++, Matlab, or similar high-level languages


* Excellent interpersonal communications, technical writing, and briefing skills


* Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams


* Agility to work multiple potentially disparate projects simultaneously


* Proven capability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems


* Intellectual curiosity and high motivation to solve challenging problems


* U.S. citizenship and ability to acquire a security clearance



Desired Qualifications:

* Experience in any of the following areas: machine learning, including artificial intelligence and deep learning; data analysis, statistical signal processing, spectroscopy, bioinformatics, data fusion, natural language processing, algorithm development


* Experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Intelligence Community (IC)


* Current security clearance



Areté Associates offers an excellent compensation and a full benefits package. U.S. citizenship, background screen and drug test are required to meet position eligibility. Please submit your resume on-line at: http://www.arete.com

Areté Associates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Arete Associates Human Resources Representative.

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.