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Senior Data Scientist
Herndon, VA

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Radiant Solutions, now Maxar Technologies is currently seeking a Sr. Data Scientist located in Herndon, VA.

Why us?

* We build advanced algorithms to gain analytic insights from a large range of open source and government data
* We enable machine learning systems, automate workflow, and design and develop custom applications for unique national-security mission
* We operate an end-to-end predictive analytic platform unlike any other within the US Government
* We provide training to expand your skills and challenges to develop them
* Our client's missions are vital to national security, so we're mission-first always
* Our work environment is relaxed business casual
* At our core we believe and practice social responsibility

What would you be doing?

* Extracting and transforming data using programming languages such as Java and Python and associated open source data analytics libraries
* Ascertaining unique ways to apply algorithms to derive specific customer data analytic results
* Applying big data analytics tools to large, diverse sets of collection data to assess risk of adverse threat activities
* Extending existing algorithms as required to support customer requirements
* Applying data science methods to create and optimize convolutional neural networks that will perform classification, localization and segmentation of various modalities of remotely-sensed imagery

Minimum Qualifications:

* Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to obtain a CI Polygraph
* Requires 8 years of relevant experience.
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science or related field.
* Experience in at least one of these languages: R, VBA, Java, C++, SQL, Python

Desired Skills:

* Graduate experience working with probabilistic and stochastic statistical analysis or computational intelligence
* Experience conducting model feasibility research and algorithm development for machine learning
* Experience with distributed datasets and experience analyzing both relational and NoSQL data structures
* Experience working in an Agile environment, especially SAFe
* Ascertaining unique ways to apply algorithms to derive specific customer specific data analytics results
* Applying big data analytics tools to large, diverse sets of collection data to assess risk of adverse threat activities
* Extending existing algorithms as required to support customer requirements
* Experience implementing algorithms related to machine learning
* Knowledge of technical aspects of ISR systems
* Experience conducting model feasibility research and algorithm development for machine learning
* Experience developing and testing models
* Extracting and transforming data using programming languages such as Java and Python and associated open    source data analytics libraries
* Experience with Data Analytics
* Exceptional oral and written communications
* Organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
* Development experience in a Linux/Unix/Windows environment
* Capability to work effectively in a geographically distributed development team
* Basic systems administration and installation
* Build-test-deploy frameworks (Jenkins, GoCD, etc)
* Containerization platforms (Docker, OpenShift, CloudFoundry, etc)
* Occasional local travel to government sites for customer meetings and demonstrations

MAXAR Technologies offers a generous compensation package including a competitive salary; choice of medical plan; dental, life, and disability insurance; a 401(K) plan with competitive company match; paid holidays and paid time off.

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