Lead Data Scientist

MORSE is searching for a Data Scientist with expertise in data analysis, data science, and algorithm development in one or more of a variety of fields including visual classification, big data, natural language processing, machine translation, time sequenced data, and advanced metrics. You will be part of teams performing Test and Evaluation (T&E) of AI and machine learning models and algorithms to give national security customers insights into the capabilities of applying AI to solve real world problems.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Lead Agile, interdisciplinary teams, setting project schedule and driving technical execution

• Perform data analysis, test and evaluation of existing machine learning algorithms, and development of advanced algorithms to model physical and autonomous systems,

• Work with MORSE’s current team of engineers to transition algorithms to software applications and real-time embedded systems.

• Support the transition of the developed algorithms to software using one or more programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, or MATLAB.

• Work with customers, stakeholders, and other vendors to present concepts, analyses, and test results

• Present a path forward and solutions to solve complex data problems

• Research and identify new methods for machine learning and data analysis

Requirements:

 

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Masters or Ph.D in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Physical or Biological Sciences or a related field

• Experience leading small technical teams 

• Solid understanding of data analysis, physics, linear algebra, statistics, algorithms, optimization, and/or machine learning methods

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Python, Matlab, C, or C++

• Demonstrated experience with large, multidimensional, or complex data sets in one or more of the following areas: parsing, cleaning, storage strategies, provenance tracking, database formats, and parallelized data transformations

• Good communication skills

• Self-starter and driven

• Prior experience in defense is a plus

 

MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software integrated prototypes and solutions for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Manned and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Situational Awareness.

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensible benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.