Data Scientist, Computer Vision

BWXT is seeking a Data Scientist, Computer Vision to design, train, evaluate, and productionize image classification models that power critical decisions across our products and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer vision, deep learning, and software engineering, with experience in PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCV.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience building and deploying computer vision classification models in production
• Strong experience with PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow/Keras
• Proficiency in Python (NumPy/Pandas)
• Familiarity with scikit learn for baselines and metrics
• Hands-on experience with OpenCV, torchvision/timm, albumentations
• Image pre/post processing and dataset curation
• Demonstrated expertise with CNNs & Vision Transformers, transfer/self supervised learning
• Mixed precision training, and training efficiency
• Experience exporting and serving models (ONNX, TensorRT/OpenVINO)
• Containerization (Docker)
• CI/CD for ML services
• Strong software engineering discipline: code reviews, testing, logging/observability
• Experiment design, statistical analysis, and scientific communication
• Deep understanding of image classification theory and practice
• Strong understanding of security/privacy best practices for visual data
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations
• Chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy