Artificial Intelligence Biometrics Engineer

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Department Summary :

Our AI-enhanced Discovery and Decisions department has a need for an Artificial Intelligence Biometrics Engineer with a passion for artificial intelligence (AI) and expertise in biometrics.

We are specifically looking for talent in machine learning, and one or more of the following technical areas : biometric identification, deepfake detection, computer vision, image processing, speaker identification, statistical evaluation of biometric systems.

As an Artificial Intelligence Biometrics Engineer, you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of problems, leading and working in interdisciplinary teams.

Your experience will allow you to :

• Apply AI and machine learning techniques to biometric and identification systems.
• Design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions that inform consequential, mission-critical decisions.
• Assess the adequacy and maturity of existing AI-focused R&D programs and shape their technical and programmatic direction.
• Identify and lead new R&D opportunities to strengthen the nation’s growing artificial intelligence capabilities.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Work in cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI-enhanced biometrics solutions.
• Apply modern AI and engineering techniques to develop prototypes based on analysis of workflow and operational needs.
• Propose and execute novel, cutting-edge research in Al-enhanced biometrics.
• Evaluate Al solutions against sponsor requirements and produce actionable recommendations.
• Lead projects or small teams to solve complex problems for our sponsors.

Basic Qualifications :

Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an engineering discipline related to artificial intelligence;

or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute.

• Hands-on experience with machine learning (including deep learning), and one or more of the following technical areas : computer vision and image processing, multi-modal large language models, speaker identification / verification technologies.
• Knowledge of and experience with biometrics-specific statistics and analysis.
• Ability to articulate challenges in biometrics R&D and identify gaps.
• A keen interest in learning about and rapidly responding to new problems across a variety of domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences.
• Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, and systems.
• Ability to function as a member of cross-functional teams.
• Experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance DoD Secret).
• This position requires a minimum of % hybrid on-site.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with multiple biometric identification modalities including fingerprint, face, iris, and speaker identification.
• Experience with biometric capture devices.
• Ability to integrate biometric technologies into operational environments.
• Ability to apply multiple biometric vendor interfaces.
• Understanding of NIST biometric performance objectives and studies.
• Experience with Linux OS and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of distributed computing methods RabbitMQ, Zookeeper).
• Knowledge of containerization Docker) and DevOps.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret highly preferred)

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) :

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s) :

Secret

Work Location Type : Hybrid

Hybrid

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