Job description

Awetomaton is seeking a Senior AI / ML Engineer to support existing customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. In this role you will use your OPIR domain expertise to identify salient features for development of new AI/ML models. You will use Python and appropriate AI/ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) to develop and mature R&D exploitation capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a MS degree or higher in AI / ML field with 10-15 years of experience. This position has Work from Home flexibility, but will require regular visits to WPAFB. Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Criteria for success

Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements
AI/ML expertise in Python
Expertise in OPIR image processing and data exploitation

Required Experience and Skills

Master of Science in AI/ML scientific discipline
Ten (10) years of minimum experience developing AI/ML algorithms for object identification / classification
Ten (10) years of experience creating AI/ML solutions in Python (e.g. PyTorch, Tensor Flow)
Five (5) years of minimum experience in OPIR among of a mix of processing, exploitation, and analysis algorithm development
Five (5) years of minimum experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.)
Mastery of software configuration management using Git.

Desired Education and Experience

Doctor of Philosophy in AI/ML scientific discipline
Eight (8) years of experience in OPIR among of a mix of processing, exploitation, and analysis algorithm development
Five (5) years of PyTorch expertise
Expertise developing modular, reusable software via strong Object-Oriented Software development practices
Experience following GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.)

About Awetomaton

We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.

Benefits

We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:

Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $23,000 for 2024.
Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
Windows or MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.

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