Lead Autonomous Systems Research Scientist

Peraton

Basking Ridge (NJ)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 234,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in autonomous systems to lead research programs and develop cutting-edge solutions across multiple domains. You will guide a team to design, prototype, and demonstrate AI-driven systems, including cybersecurity and adversarial ML concepts, while engaging with customers to shape proposals and research directions.

The role emphasizes strong software development, rapid learning, and the ability to translate complex problems into actionable

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science or related area.
Strong research background and development experience in AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems.
Hands-on experience with AI technologies and tools (e.g., transformers, neural networks, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
Experience in business development and writing winning proposals for R&D opportunities with government customers.

Responsibilities

Lead or collaborate with a team of research scientists to design, prototype, test, and demonstrate autonomous systems solutions.
Define research programs and articulate directions to solve customer problems with cutting-edge solutions.
Interact with customers, pitch ideas, present results, and develop proposals addressing needs.
Provide leadership for executing research programs and delivering prototype solutions.