Homeland Protection Systems Student Technical Assistant

About the Role

The Homeland Protection Systems Group is seeking a highly motivated candidate with a passion for complex problems. As a Student Technical Assistant, you will support ongoing technical efforts to solve complex problems pertaining to radar and machine learning. This is a part-time, term-time position intended to run October through December 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistance with data collection, analysis, and preprocessing
• Supporting ongoing testing of real-time machine learning systems as applied to radar
• Developing scripts and tools to shorten development feedback loops and deploy machine learning systems at scale
• Presenting work to a broad technical audience in a clear and concise manner
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to technical discussions

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (Undergraduate, Master's, or PhD)
• Commitment to approximately 20 hours per week during the Fall 2026 academic term
• Prior coursework and/or experience in one or more of the following: machine learning, principles of software development, signal processing, and data structures
• Experience in the programming languages C++ and Python
• Experience with state-of-the-art machine learning approaches and architectures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Qualifications

• A GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred.
• Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.