Principal Research Scientist, Autonomous AI Systems Lead

Peraton; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead efforts in autonomous systems across diverse domains. You will guide a team of researchers to design, prototype, test, and demonstrate innovative solutions, while defining programs and directing research strategies.

Your work will include interacting with customers to understand needs, pitching ideas, and presenting results, along with developing proposals and leading execution of research programs focused on AI-enabled

Qualifications

• PhD required in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art AI models and deep learning tools.
• Ability to communicate and present research results effectively.
• Experience with DoD/IC government customers a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or collaborate with research teams to design, prototype, and test autonomous systems.
• Interact with customers to understand needs, pitch ideas, and present results.
• Develop proposals and lead execution of research programs.

Skills

AI research

Cybersecurity

Autonomous systems

Communication skills

Proposal writing

Clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Peraton Labs is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead efforts in autonomous systems across diverse domains. You will guide a team of researchers to design, prototype, test, and demonstrate innovative solutions, while defining programs and directing research strategies.

Your work will include interacting with customers to understand needs, pitching ideas, and presenting results, along with developing proposals and leading execution of research programs focused on AI-enabled