On-Site AI/ML Scientist — LLMs & Prototyping

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support the development of AI-enabled products and capabilities for the FAA BNATCS Program. You will work with internal Agentic AI teams to analyze, build software, develop prototypes, and contribute to mission-relevant solutions in a hands-on environment.

You will design, develop, test, and refine AI-enabled applications, integrate LLMs, and collaborate across teams to move ideas from prototype to practical capability at Annapolis Junction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant AI/ML 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.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and ability to work in an evolving technical environment.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain an FAA Public Trust suitability.
• Must be local to and able to commute to 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

C/C++

JavaScript

AI/ML

LLMs API

Analytical thinking

Agentic AI concepts

Autonomous workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Peraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support the development of AI-enabled products and capabilities for the FAA BNATCS Program. You will work with internal Agentic AI teams to analyze, build software, develop prototypes, and contribute to mission-relevant solutions in a hands-on environment.

You will design, develop, test, and refine AI-enabled applications, integrate LLMs, and collaborate across teams to move ideas from prototype to practical capability at Annapolis Junction,