About the Role
NorthStar is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support our data science and AI initiatives. You will help build and maintain ML models and pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to deploying scalable machine learning solutions in production. You will be developing new capabilities and intellectual property including (but not limited to) the detection of prohibited concealed items on passengers or in their baggage.We're building intelligent systems that drive real-world impact pushing the limits of what is possible with regards to automated security solutions, and we’re looking for passionate, curious, and collaborative individuals to join our team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying machine learning models.
Work with large datasets: cleaning, preprocessing, feature engineering.
Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to integrate ML models into applications.
Help monitor model performance and retrain/update models as needed.
Contribute to documentation and best practices.
Stay up to date with the latest ML research, tools, and technologies.
May require occasional travel (10%), domestic or internation
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and 2+ years of work experience or Master's degree with less than 2 years of work experience. May consider additional work experience in lieu of a degree.
Must have the TS/SCI with Polygraph
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation).
Proficiency in Python and common ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy).
Proficiency in Object-oriented software design.
Familiarity with PyTorch, or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git).
Exposure to MLOps concepts or tools (e.g., MLflow, Docker, CI/CD).
Basic knowledge of SQL and data querying.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
About the Company
NorthStar Systems is a leader in delivering cutting-edge Ai/ML solutions for the Intelligence Community. Our expertise spans across innovative System Engineering, robust Software Development, and specialized Training programs.