MORSE Corp
Develops AI-enabled defense software for DoD
Data Scientist
+ Bonus + Stock + 401(k) match
About the job
- U.S. citizenship is required, along with an active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
- A Master's or Ph.D. degree is required in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in data science or analysis is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of data analysis, physics, linear algebra, statistics, algorithms, optimization, and/or machine learning methods is required.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, or C++ is required.
- Demonstrated experience with large, multidimensional, or complex datasets in areas such as parsing, cleaning, storage strategies, provenance tracking, database formats, and parallelized data transformations is required.
- Perform data analysis, test and evaluation of existing machine learning algorithms, and development of advanced algorithms to model physical and autonomous systems.
- Work with the current engineering team to transition algorithms to software applications and real-time embedded systems.
- Support the transition of 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.
- Prior experience in defense is a plus.
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
- August 2025 Army OTA added $48.1 million for GPS-denied autonomous aircraft.
- April 2025 Air Force mission-planning order totaled $83.0 million through 2030.
- June 2025 CMMC Level 2 passed with 110 score and zero findings.
What critics are saying
- March 26, 2025 DOJ settlement cost MORSE $4.6 million over cybersecurity fraud allegations.
- The settlement admitted NIST 800-171 and FedRAMP gaps through February 2023.
- Another cyber lapse can block Army and Air Force awards, jeopardizing the defense pipeline.
What makes MORSE Corp unique
- Employee-owned structure aligns engineers with long-term delivery, not venture exits.
- MORSE won DARPA Albatross and Army autonomous aircraft work in 2025.
- Seattle expansion in June 2025 broadens access to West Coast defense talent.
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