Sr Software Engineer

Senior ML/Data Science Software EngineeringActive TS/SCI is a must - this effort is on-site. All qualified candidates will be responded to within 24 hrs or less. Employment type: Full Time w-2 or C2C or 1099. Depending on the type of employment we can offer benefits: including Health, Dental Vision etc. Rate: 90-115/hr DOE and compensation type.On-Site in State College PAIn the Senior ML/Data Science Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test AI/ML, Java and Python code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in our State College, PA office.What You Will DoDesign, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.Design, implement, and test AI, ML, Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.Qualifications You Must HaveActive and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of Software Engineering experience.Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java or Python in a Linux environment.Experience with unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).Experience in Machine Learning and Data Science.Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis.Qualifications We PreferStrong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving abilities, with a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise software.Security+ certification.Experience with Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket).Experience with cloud computing platform (e.g. AWS or Azure).Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.