Junior Machine Learning Specialist

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an entry-level Machine Learning Specialist to join our team on-site in either Bentonville, Arkansas or Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate should be passionate about pursuing practical solutions to complex problems, driven by supporting modeling system development to aid in real-world government and military operations. This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, structure and organize data efficiently, and provide team members with reliable code and analyses.

What you’ll do as a Junior Machine Learning Specialist:

• Develop and deploy scalable machine learning models
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems
• Conduct thorough data analysis to identify patterns and trends, informing data-driven decision making
• Actively participate in the writing of proposals and requests for information in the areas of AI/ML and related business development activities

Required qualifications:

• Willingness to relocate to Bentonville, Arkansas or Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• US citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years’ experience or high school diploma with 6-8 years’ experience
• Proficiency in Python
• Working knowledge of popular machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
• Demonstrated skills in computer vision and machine learning for real world applications
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
• Proven excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated high degree of organization

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics
• Co-author of publications in the artificial intelligence/machine learning field
• Proficiency in R and Julia
• Extensive knowledge related to decision networks
• Working knowledge in the area of signal processing
• Experience in quantum computing

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 2,000 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA boasts competitive salaries , Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) with matching program, benefits package which includes medical, dental vision, flex spending, telehealth services, company-paid life & disability insurance including paid maternity disability leave through our company-paid short-term disability benefit, domestic partner coverage, dependent care flex spending, daycare discounts, pet insurance, relocation opportunities, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development as well as flexible schedules. ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.  The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

ARA is passionate about inclusion and diversity in our workplace. We seek colleagues who will contribute to the unique culture that makes ARA such a great place to work. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.