Jobs at Platform Science

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Platform Science builds a cloud platform that lets researchers publish, share, and reproduce code, data, and results. The company has become a key player in the open-science movement, partnering with universities, pharmaceutical companies, and government labs to streamline reproducible research workflows.

Hiring focuses on software engineers (frontend, backend, full-stack), data scientists, ML engineers, product managers, UX designers, and QA/DevOps specialists. Candidates can expect rigorous coding challenges, collaborative pair-programming, and the chance to influence product roadmaps that support millions of research projects.

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Risk Assessment - 37473

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description involves conducting assessments of threats and vulnerabilities, determining deviations from acceptable configurations, and developing mitigation countermeasures. Other duties include management analysis, designing systems and procedures, and preparing manuals for efficient operations. The role requires a BS/BA, 8-15 years of experience, and a Top Secret/Sensitive Comp Info security clearance. Telework is not eligible, and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. A new Federal Executive Order mandates full COVID-19 vaccination for employees by December 8, 2021.

Senior Active Directory Engineer - REMOTE (Engineer Systems 3) - 4298

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Jan 23, 2025

HII-TSD is seeking a Senior Active Directory Engineer for a fully remote role supporting the U.S. Courts Administrative Office. The role involves assisting with Inter-Forest User Migrations, Account Management, Provisioning, and AD Infrastructure. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining AD management tools, creating training materials, and managing multiple projects. Essential requirements include 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, advanced knowledge in AD architecture, DNS, Kerberos, Windows Authentication, and strong networking skills. Preferred skills include experience with Quest Migration Manager for AD, Identity & Access Management concepts, ADFS, MFA, and SSO.

Logistics/Operations Lead - 37650

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Logistics/Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing logistics and program maintainability, including technical evaluation and identification of systems logistics requirements and resources. Key duties involve leading complex special operations, intel, and asymmetrical logistics missions for various U.S. Government agencies. This role requires managing logistics and operations for ISR assets, providing acquisition logistic support, preparing logistics documentation, analyzing and planning provisioning activities, reviewing contractual documents, conducting distribution studies, and developing procurement policies. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical, business, or operations field, along with a TS clearance with SCI. Ten years of relevant logistics operations supporting ISR collection and leading COCOM in-theater ISR & FW/RW logistic operations are mandatory. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Associate Principal Systems Engineer - 35485

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description involves researching, analyzing, and developing new airdrop technologies, focusing on precision and conventional aerial delivery systems. This includes high altitude precision delivery systems, communications technologies, mobile computing technologies, and low cost Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems. The role also involves designing, developing, and evaluating end-to-end systems, generating quantifiable requirements, and ensuring compliance with client requirements and government standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years of experience, an active Secret Clearance, and be a recognized authority in the field.

Marine Mechanic Mastertradesperson 2 - 4402

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a shipboard alteration installer marine mechanic for fleet modernization. The role involves working on active class submarines, surface ships, and shore-based communication facilities, installing, upgrading, and removing industrial equipment. The candidate will apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems, provide operation/maintenance instruction, and assist engineering staff. The job requires travel to shipyards and military bases, both domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate must have an active DOD Secret clearance, relevant experience, and be fully COVID-19 immunized.

FPGA Hardware Engineer - 36265

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Roanoke, VA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Alion is seeking experienced hardware engineers for a project involving FPGA-based systems. The role requires extensive FPGA and/or ASIC design and verification experience, with a preference for candidates with hardware reverse engineering or gate-level design debug expertise. The position involves direct functional evaluation of hardware, research, and development of new methods for evaluation, analysis, and verification of digital designs. Knowledge in areas like RF Aerospace electronics, Cybersecurity, Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Guidance and Navigation, and Communications Systems is beneficial but not mandatory. The candidate must possess a BS or higher in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with EDA tools, PCB design, embedded systems, bench-top debug, and failure analysis is desirable. The role requires obtaining and maintaining a TOP SECRET security clearance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is necessary due to a new Federal Executive Order.

CNO Analyst/Programmer II - 37554

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Alion, a company with over 80 years of experience in engineering and technology solutions for national security, is seeking a software engineer. The role involves creating, modifying, and testing code, developing applications from specifications, and writing, analyzing, and rewriting programs. The ideal candidate should have thorough C development skills, network experience, and familiarity with IPv4 protocol and networking. Python skills are also beneficial. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of experience. TS/SCI security clearance is necessary. Alion values diversity and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. The company requires full COVID-19 vaccination for employment.

Systems Administrator III - 36444

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Alion, a company with over 80 years of experience in engineering science and technology solutions for national security, is seeking a System Administrator with 15 years of relevant experience. The role involves supporting IT systems, managing infrastructure, providing Tier 1 and 2 problem resolution, and maintaining UNIX and Windows operating systems. A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher, and CISSP Certification are required. The position does not offer telework and U.S. Citizenship is required for most roles. Alion values diversity and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Cybersecurity Analyst IV (MV) - 38128

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job posting is for a Cybersecurity Analyst role, specifically a Host Based Security System (HBSS) Administrator. The role involves providing IT repair, maintenance, and operations services to ensure secure and reliable availability of enterprise IT systems. Key responsibilities include creating customized scanning/testing configurations, identifying applicable NIST 800-53 security controls, performing risk analysis, and maintaining HBSS servers. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of four years of hands-on experience, a COMPTIA Security+ certification (CISSP preferred), HBSS specific training, and an active DoD SECRET security clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), and experience with Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) are also preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Platform Science?
Platform Science fosters a culture that prizes reproducibility, transparency, and continuous learning. Employees enjoy flexible remote options, regular hackathons that focus on open-science challenges, and a flat hierarchy that encourages cross-team collaboration. Compensation includes competitive base salaries, equity, and a generous benefits package that covers health, dental, and vision. The team actively publishes research and code on the platform, giving staff a chance to see their work cited in academic papers.
What types of positions are available at Platform Science?
Platform Science hires across the tech stack: backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers; data scientists and ML engineers; product managers; UX/UI designers; quality assurance; DevOps and site reliability engineers; technical writers; and customer success specialists. Roles range from junior to senior levels, with clear career ladders and mentorship programs.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Platform Science?
Showcase reproducibility skills by sharing a GitHub project that includes data, code, and a Jupyter notebook that reproduces a published study. Highlight experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Emphasize collaboration by providing examples of cross-functional projects or open-source contributions. Finally, tailor your cover letter to explain how you can help Platform Science scale reproducible workflows for research partners.

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