Applied Math Internship at Aptima Inc. in Woburn, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Who We Are

For 25 years, Aptima's mission has been to improve and optimize performance in mission-critical, technology-intensive settings. We apply deep expertise in how humans think, learn, and perform to today's challenges. Whether for fighter pilots functioning in the cockpit, medical staff in the ICU, or teams collaborating across distributed networks, our solutions help measure, assess, inform, and augment human performance in defense, intel, aviation, law enforcement, and healthcare.

What You'll Do

Aptima is seeking a summer-only graduate student intern to provide algorithm development/implementation support. The software tools we are developing enable advanced analysis and visualizations of team dynamics, physiological measurements, and organizational health. The position would include the opportunity to design and implement new social network analysis, AI, and machine learning algorithms capable of operating on diverse multi-modal data, including communications, interactions, and physiological signals. This position will be mentored by senior engineers and offers an excellent opportunity to expand your career knowledge and gain valuable experience solving complex mathematical and engineering problems while working in a leading-edge Research and Development environment. In this role, you will assist in the following areas: algorithm development, machine learning, social network analysis, AI, predictive analytics, physiological analysis, natural language processing





Experience Needed

• Knowledge of some of the following: Python, JavaScript, C# and Java.


• Familiarity with basic SNA (Social Network Analysis) methodologies


• Familiarity with statistical models (e.g., ERGM, STERGM) and/or machine learning models (e.g., neural networks, random forest)


• Familiarity with one or more statistical and/or machine learning packages (e.g., Tensorflow, Numpy, Scipy)


• Understanding of software development best practices and user experiences.


• Able to work with complex, noisy data


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.


• Good communication skills, both written and oral.


• Ability to work well in a team environment and to learn rapidly via formal and informal training and instruction.

• U.S. Citizenship required or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance


• B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science, 2 Years towards graduate degree in Mathematics or Computer Science
  
  

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Aptima, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.



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Department: Performance Assessment Technologies
This is an internship position