AI/ML Engineering Co-op {S}

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

This position is for an AI/ML Engineering Co-op in King of Prussia, PA. You will get to work closely with our team of excellent software developers who are eager to mentor and teach their craft and have the opportunity to work with members of our Leadership team to learn about other areas of interest to you!

Responsibilities:

• Working with a diverse team to research and develop AI/ML models
• Regular meetings with mentor(s)
• Assist in the development and training of machine learning models using supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning techniques
• Preprocess and clean datasets to remove noise and ensure data quality for model training
• Implement feature engineering techniques to improve model accuracy and performance

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency with any one of the following languages: Java, Python, C++, etc.
• Familiar with at least one unsupervised, and one supervised machine learning technique
• Ability to effectively work within a software engineering team
• Great communication skills
• Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience training and developing machine learning models
• Experience with Pytorch, Tensorflow, and/or Keras Experience with Cloud infrastructures – AWS or C2S preferred
• Experience with Containerization – Docker preferred
• Experience developing performant algorithms in various domains

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation
• Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers
• Network with students from other universities
• Participate in activities that support our local communities
• Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns or co-ops
• Enjoy companywide employee activities
• Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a U.S. Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

ARKA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.