Data Scientist

Job description

DATA SCIENTIST

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

FT.

Meade, MD

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with FS Polygraph

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is seeking a Data Scientist with expertise in sensor fusion, state estimation techniques, and remote sensing phenomenology to support advanced research and development efforts in national security and defense.

This position involves working with real-time sensor feeds, applying advanced analytics, and helping to detect, assess, and anticipate emerging threats.

The ideal candidate will bring strong domain knowledge, hands-on technical ability, and a passion for problem solving in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply state estimation algorithms and sensor fusion models to process multi-modal data streams from remote sensing platforms.


• Analyze and interpret complex sensor data feeds (e.g., radar, EO/IR, RF) and real-time messaging services to enable situational awareness.


• Model system behavior under dynamic conditions using tools such as Kalman filters, particle filters, and Bayesian inference techniques.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, analytics, and mission teams to support rapid prototyping and operational systems development.


• Support identification and characterization of advanced threats and adversarial tactics through data analysis and pattern recognition.


• Translate technical findings into actionable insights and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Stay current with advancements in applied data science, AI/ML, and sensor processing technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related quantitative field. With 6-8 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree with 4-6 years of experience, or a PhD with 2-4 years of experience


• Hands-on experience with sensor fusion techniques and state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman filters, SLAM, tracking filters).


• Strong understanding of remote sensing phenomenology, including knowledge of radar, lidar, or electro-optical systems.


• Experience with real-time messaging architectures (e.g., ZeroMQ, DDS, Kafka).


• Familiarity with advanced threat modeling and detection strategies in the context of national defense or intelligence.


• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++, with experience in scientific computing or simulation environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on DoD or government-sponsored R&D projects.


• Prior exposure to operational military systems, UAS, or ISR platforms.


• Knowledge of AI/ML tools for signal and sensor data exploitation.


• Experience with time-series databases and geospatial data processing.

Benefits:

• The starting salary range for this position has been established as $114,000 – $160,000
• Medical Insurance and Prescription
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Retirement Plan

The Concurrent Technologies Corporation pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 

Why CTC?

• Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a team environment


• When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life ·


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Join us! CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

Staffing Requisition: SR# 2025-0068

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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