Agentic AI/ML Research Scientist — Mission Systems

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and national security firm is seeking an experienced AI/ML Research Scientist to develop AI-enabled solutions and products. The role involves collaboration, software engineering, and the integration of AI technologies to enhance mission capabilities. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess significant experience in AI/ML, particularly using Python. This position is office-based with locations in Annapolis Junction, MD; Bowie, MD; or Herndon, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or higher.
• Strong software development experience with Python.
• Experience with additional programming languages such as C, C++, or JavaScript.
• Demonstrated AI/ML experience through professional work or projects.
• Experience working with LLMs at the API level.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI/ML applications for mission capabilities.
• Conduct analysis and coding for agentic AI workflows.
• Integrate LLMs and API-based services into tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to bring prototypes to practical capabilities.

Skills

Software development

Python

AI/ML experience

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Master's degree with 3+ years of experience

PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML experience

Tools

Python

C

C++

JavaScript

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

A leading technology and national security firm is seeking an experienced AI/ML Research Scientist to develop AI-enabled solutions and products. The role involves collaboration, software engineering, and the integration of AI technologies to enhance mission capabilities. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess significant experience in AI/ML, particularly using Python. This position is office-based with locations in Annapolis Junction, MD; Bowie, MD; or Herndon, VA.