Agentic AI/ML Research Scientist — Systems & Prototyping

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

Job summary

Peraton Labs seeks AI/ML Research Scientists to support the FAA BNATCS Program, building AI-enabled products and capabilities in a hands-on environment. You will work closely with Labs internal Agentic AI teams to perform analysis, develop prototypes, and deliver mission-relevant solutions.

Successful candidates will combine strong software engineering and AI/ML skills with curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset while contributing to real products and innovative workflows at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML experience.
• Strong software development experience with Python.
• Experience with one or more additional programming languages such as C, C++, or JavaScript.
• Demonstrated AI/ML experience through a record of professional work, research, prototypes, or delivered technical projects.
• Experience working with LLMs at the API level.
• Familiarity with agentic AI concepts, autonomous workflows, or intelligent orchestration patterns.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain an FAA Public Trust suitability.
• Must be local to and able to commute to one of our on-site locations: Annapolis Junction, MD; Bowie, MD; or Herndon, VA

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and refine AI/ML-enabled applications and components supporting Digital Command Center objectives
• Conduct analysis, experimentation, and coding in support of agentic AI workflows and technical products
• Build software using Python and other languages as required by the mission and technical environment
• Integrate LLMs and API-based AI services into usable tools and workflows
• Collaborate with internal Labs teams to move ideas from prototype to practical capability
• Contribute across the stack as needed, including data processing, backend logic, orchestration, and user-facing features
• Evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and technical approaches relevant to AI-enabled mission systems
• Support a team culture grounded in learning agility, openness to feedback, and strong collaboration

Skills

Python

AI/ML experience

LLMs API

Analytical problem-solving

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

C

C++

JavaScript

Job description

Peraton Labs seeks AI/ML Research Scientists to support the FAA BNATCS Program, building AI-enabled products and capabilities in a hands-on environment. You will work closely with Labs internal Agentic AI teams to perform analysis, develop prototypes, and deliver mission-relevant solutions.

Successful candidates will combine strong software engineering and AI/ML skills with curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset while contributing to real products and innovative workflows at