ML – Machine Learning Intern (Summer 2024)  

Based in Sterling, VA

Company Overview: Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

We are seeking highly motivated ML interns eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects with real-world implications. Interns at Dedrone are an integral part of our team and are at the forefront of developing and enhancing our technology stack and advancing our mission of enhancing airspace security. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of aviation security.

You will…

• Collaborate with our team to research, develop, and implement machine learning algorithms and models. 
• Explore and experiment with a variety of deep learning techniques and models to solve really interesting engineering problems. 
• Contribute to the design and optimization of machine learning models for various applications, leveraging the latest advancements in deep learning. 
• Assist in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation to ensure optimal performance. 
• Participate in the development of tools and frameworks to support machine learning workflows and automation. 
• Stay updated on the latest research trends and breakthroughs in deep learning and machine learning and incorporate relevant techniques into our projects. 

You have…

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. 
• Proficiency in Python programming language is a must. 
• Familiarity with PyTorch framework and its applications in deep learning. 
• Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and techniques. 
• Experience with deep neural networks and a variety of popular architectures, including CNNs, RNNs, and transformer models. 
• Knowledge of object detection and recognition techniques is a plus. 
• Experience with signal processing concepts and techniques is highly desirable. 
• Experience with self-supervised learning is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 

At Dedrone, we believe that great ideas come from anywhere. We support a collaborative environment and value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. We believe having a diverse team makes Dedrone a more interesting and innovative place to work, and we strive to make Dedrone a welcoming and inclusive place for all.