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Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. \n\nCURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, pleaselogin to Workday to complete thestudent application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.\n\nIf you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.\n\nApproval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.\nPOSITION SPECIFICS\nWe are searching for a talented, experienced, organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated AI/ML Engineer to join our Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and Data Curation Center of Excellence in the Information Science Division within the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). This team serves as the foundation for effective machine learning-building, curating, and governing the data that directly determines whether AI/ML models succeed in operationally relevant environments. You will focus on hands-on work with classified multi-modal data, including imagery/FMV, geospatial and AIS tracks, signals and sensor data, and text-based intelligence reports and develop pipelines, annotation frameworks, and quality assurance processes while gaining deep exposure to state-of-the-art AI/ML research.\nARL is an authorized DoD Skillbridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.\nYou will:\nLabel, annotate, and curate multi-modal datasets (imagery/FMV, geospatial, signals, text/documents) to support AI/ML model development and evaluation\nDesign and implement data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, quality control, and cataloging of classified and open-source data\nDevelop and maintain annotation standards, labeling guidelines, and data governance processes to ensure consistency and reproducibility across projects\nConduct IV&V of datasets and model outputs to ensure data integrity, label accuracy, and fitness for intended use\nCollaborate with research scientists, algorithm developers, and program stakeholders to identify, acquire, and prioritize data requirements for specific AI/ML projects\nBuild and maintain data catalogs, metadata schemas, and access-controlled repositories that make curated datasets discoverable and accessible to the broader research team\nEmploy Python, SQL, and annotation platforms (e.g., CVAT, Label Studio) to automate labeling workflows, perform exploratory data analysis, and develop quality metrics\nDocument data provenance, lineage, and known limitations to support model evaluation, reproducibility, and responsible AI practices\nCollaborate within an Agile development environment as part of a large research team\nRequired Skills/Experience areas include:\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science, Engineering, or a related technical field\nProficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, analysis, and pipeline development\nFamiliarity with data annotation tools and workflows (e.g., CVAT, Label Studio, or equivalent)\nUnderstanding of machine learning concepts, including how data quality impacts model training, evaluation, and deployment\nPreferred Skills/Experience areas include:\nExperience working with DoD or Intelligence Community data, workflows, or operational environments\nFamiliarity with geospatial data formats (shapefiles, GeoJSON, AIS), imagery/FMV exploitation, or signals data processing\nExperience with data versioning tools (e.g., DVC, LakeFS) or data catalog platforms\nKnowledge of IV&V methodologies and quality assurance practices for data-driven systems\nExposure to containerized development environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)\nCurrent eligibility for access to classified information at the TS/SCI level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required\nYour working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA or Reston, VA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.\nMINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS\nIf filled as R&D Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:\nBachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science\n5+ years of relevant experience\nRequired Certifications:\nNone\n\nIf filled as R&D Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:\nBachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science\n2+ years of relevant experience\nRequired Certifications:\nNone\n\nIf filled as R&D Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:\nBachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science\nNo prior relevant work experience required\nRequired Certifications:\nNoneARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.\nBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES\nEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):\nEmployees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.SALARY & BENEFITS\nThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $110,520.00 - $240,960.00. This salary range includes an adjustment based on required geographic work location.Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure\nPenn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.\nCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS\nPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.\nEEO IS THE LAW\nPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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