DIADS Applied Scientist

Description

Position Description:

Avarint is seeking an applied physicist, mathematician, or engineer (preferably electrical, mechanical, or aerospace) in the domains of radars, missiles, command and control (C2), and hypersonics. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

· Identify, test, and evaluate various models and algorithms

· Implement statistical, machine learning, or other mathematical methodologies to solve satisfy customers’ specific needs

· Research, develop, and implement models and algorithms to be released as new product features

· Work alongside a team of engineers to develop and deploy production-level code

Why Avarint:

· 401(k) – No waiting period. 100% vested on date of hire.

· 3% company contribution in the first year of employment, and company contribution increases over time. Employee is not required to contribute to the plan to receive Avarint’s contribution.

· Health Insurance – No waiting period – competitive costs.

· Dental and vision insurance after 6 months. Employer-paid benefit for employees and dependents.

· Life insurance after 6 months. Employer-paid benefit for the employee.

· Generous paid time off, unlimited sick time, and 9 paid annual holidays.

· Free beverages and stocked beverage refrigerators for employees

· Avarint maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce.

Salary Range:

$80,000 – $109,999 per year

Avarint is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.  

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

· Bachelor’s degree in: Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace subfields preferred); other quantitative disciplines considered with commensurate academic/industry experience

· Domain knowledge in Radio Frequency (RF), Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) system modeling experience a plus

· Experience in Mathematical Modeling/Data Analysis: Computational Physics, Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, AI/ML

· Proficient research skills: publications and/or working papers; capable of researching topics beyond current background or experience

· Unix/Linux familiarity and experience

· Strong understanding of statistical methods 

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization

· Strong understanding of software development methodologies and version control systems

· Proven ability to reason logically and provide rational solutions with a focus on improving efficiency and quality

· Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders

· Experience with cross-functional teams

· Meets eligibility requirements for a government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

· Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or other STEM-related discipline

· Domain expertise in radars, missiles, C2, and/or hypersonics

· Active government security clearance