At Expedition Technology (EXP), we work on real-world problems whose solutions will make an immediate impact on national security. If you desire an opportunity where you will apply your deep learning engineering expertise to challenging problems with no previously known solutions, EXP is the place to be!
We are seeking a Senior Level Engineer who will work with state-of-the-art large multi-modal models as applied to image and language processing. As part of our team, you’ll use your knowledge of foundation models to customize and finetune downstream models that solve specific tasks. In particular, we seek novel techniques to assess model robustness and counter-AI vulnerabilities of foundation models. You’ll have the opportunity to dive into models with complex architectures and use your coding expertise to modify them to our use cases. You’ll have the freedom to scour current research to stay abreast of advances in Large Language Models (LLMs), Large Vision Models (LVMs), Large Vision Language Models (LVLMs), as well as other foundation models and apply that knowledge to address Intelligence Community (IC) challenges.
If you’re energized to work in a “hands on keyboard” role alongside a dynamic team that is delivering novel solutions to the US DOD and Intel Communities in the areas of applied AI/DL, we’d like to talk with you.
Here’s what you’ll need to succeed:
Requirements:
- United States Citizenship – All candidates MUST be US Citizens and eligible for a US-government issued security clearance of Top Secret or higher
- BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related field
- Eight (8) plus years of hands-on engineering experience in Deep Learning with a focus on developing computer vision applications and natural language processing (NLP)
Skills and Experience:
- Proven proficiency in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or other modern machine learning framework
- Solid theoretical understanding of deep neural networks as well as their applications, particularly in computer vision, object detection, and NLP
- Experience with foundation models like CLIP, BLIP-2, Mini GPT-4, or Open Flamingo
- Experience with training and evaluating different ViT type architectures
- Proven experience architecting, training, testing, and deploying machine learning solutions within an AWS environment
- Strong software development skills to include object-oriented design and implementation in languages like Python
- Strong technical presentation and writing skills
- Experience using collaborative source code management tools (Git)
- Experience with software testing (unit, integration, functional, etc.)
- Exposure to software containerization with Docker, Linux, and cloud development
- Exposure with the full software development lifecycle, CI/CD, agile/scrum methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret US Government security clearance (must be eligible to upgrade to TS/SCI)
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented culture and make an impact on innovation
Clearance Required: Secret
Who is Expedition Technology?
Expedition Technology designs, develops, and delivers innovative, advanced signal, image, and multi-INT solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We leverage advanced algorithms, platforms, and technologies to solve our customers’ most complex, demanding, and urgent C4ISR challenges. Our culture promotes individual growth and opportunity, prioritizes a collaborative team spirit, and invites the intellectually curious to creatively solve challenging problems. Headquartered in Northern Virginia’s high-tech corridor, EXP is a rapidly growing, privately held, employee-owned company that pushes the boundaries of what is possible every day.
Interested in joining our team? Let’s explore together.
To learn more about EXP and discover why we are an award-winning workplace, visit our web site and follow us on LinkedIn.
What do we offer our team?
Expedition Technology (EXP) offers a flexible, self-directed benefits package that is designed to fit your individual needs. Benefits include:
- Company-paid, medical, dental and vision insurance
- Up to 45 days of PTO
- 12% 401k match - Traditional and Roth options available
- Student loan repayment assistance\
- Paid Family Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement - $5250/year available
- Referral bonus program
- Free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts and more
- Free, onsite fitness center, onsite cafeteria with reduced-cost meals
- A collaborative, creative and supportive culture where you will be encouraged to push boundaries, take risks and enjoy the rewards.
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes a diverse range of talent creates an environment that fosters creativity and innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
