Autonomous Systems Research Leader

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs seeks a Principal Research Scientist to lead research in autonomous systems across multiple domains. The role involves designing programs, prototyping solutions, and guiding a team of researchers to deliver cutting-edge capabilities for government customers.

The candidate will engage with customers, develop proposals, and present results while advancing AI, cybersecurity, and related technologies. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science or related area.

Responsibilities

• Lead or collaborate with a team of research scientists to design, prototype, test, and demonstrate autonomous systems solutions.
• Interact with customers to understand needs, pitch ideas, and present research results to address DoD/IC/government opportunities.
• Develop proposals addressing customer needs and provide leadership for executing research programs.

Skills

AI technologies

Transformers

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Strong communication

Rapid learning

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Peraton Labs seeks a Principal Research Scientist to lead research in autonomous systems across multiple domains. The role involves designing programs, prototyping solutions, and guiding a team of researchers to deliver cutting-edge capabilities for government customers.

The candidate will engage with customers, develop proposals, and present results while advancing AI, cybersecurity, and related technologies. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required.