MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. 

MORSE is searching for an experienced 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:

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
5+ years of experience in Data Science or Analysis
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
Prior experience in defense is a plus
Willingness to travel up to 25%

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.

Compensation

$90,000—$180,000 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.

Compensation 90000 - 180000 USD

About the company

MORSE Corp develops AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, and software for national security. It delivers R&D and deployment services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies as a prime or subcontractor under firm-fixed-price contracts. The company’s edge comes from being 100% employee-owned and focusing on mission-oriented rapid solution engineering that combines software, algorithms, and systems integration for defense needs. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical technology—especially AI-enabled and autonomous capabilities—that enables operations in challenging environments and to grow long-term government contracts.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$9.8M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

DARPA awarded MORSE up to $695,773 in May 2026 for EEI demos.
SkySight joined MORSE's DARPA Albatross work, strengthening weather-aware autonomous flight capability.
MORSE posted 2026 openings for systems, software, and aerospace algorithms engineers.

What critics are saying

DOJ settled a $4.6 million False Claims Act case against MORSE on March 26, 2025.
The case exposed false SPRS cybersecurity scores and NIST 800-171 noncompliance.
A debarment or suspension would cripple MORSE's DoD revenue base within months.

What makes MORSE Corp unique

Employee-owned structure aligns engineers with contract execution, not venture exit.
Cambridge, Arlington, and Seattle offices position MORSE near DARPA and Navy customers.
MORSE specializes in GPS-denied autonomy, mission planning, and defense algorithm integration.

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