Agentic AI/ML Research Scientist — Mission Systems

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team environment

Impactful projects

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking an experienced AI/ML Research Scientist to develop AI-enabled products. The role involves building applications, conducting analysis, and collaborating with internal teams in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, especially in Python, and a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience. The position is crucial for developing mission-relevant solutions and requires US citizenship with a public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 3+ years.
• Strong software development skills in Python and other languages.
• Experience with LLMs and analysis in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and refine AI/ML-enabled applications.
• Conduct analysis and coding in support of agentic AI workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to move prototypes to practical capabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

JavaScript

AI/ML experience

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Master's with 3+ years

PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML experience

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

A leading national security company is seeking an experienced AI/ML Research Scientist to develop AI-enabled products. The role involves building applications, conducting analysis, and collaborating with internal teams in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, especially in Python, and a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience. The position is crucial for developing mission-relevant solutions and requires US citizenship with a public trust clearance.