Research Scientist 3

The Swift Group, LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Swift Group, LLC in College Park, MD invites a senior Research Scientist to join our highly skilled team. This Level 3 role focuses on applying advanced scientific principles to drive long-term technology development and potential future products.

You will guide research efforts and collaborate across disciplines to influence roadmaps years ahead of development. The successful candidate will lead complex studies, stay current with state-of-the-art science, and provide expert consultation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering field.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant research experience; substitutions allowed for advanced degrees.
• Proven ability to lead research initiatives across technical disciplines.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience designing and executing complex laboratory studies.
• Ability to guide and consult on advanced scientific principles and trends.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide expert guidance on applying advanced scientific principles.
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and literature across disciplines.
• Plan, design, develop, and execute laboratory research and studies.
• Conduct feasibility studies for potential technologies and innovations.
• Apply principles to support inventions years before product roadmaps.
• Coordinate and lead interdepartmental research efforts.
• Provide technical consultation across projects in area of specialization.
• Contribute to development of intellectual property and innovations.

Skills

Research leadership

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Scientific consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a Research Scientist to join a dynamic team in College Park, MD.

Research Scientist – Level 3

The Level 3 Research Scientist serves as a senior technical expert, applying advanced scientific principles to drive research, innovation, and long-term technology development. This role requires deep subject matter expertise, leadership in scientific studies, and the ability to guide research efforts that may influence future products and capabilities years ahead of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide expert guidance on the application of advanced scientific principles and concepts.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies, theories, and emerging trends across scientific literature, academia, and industry.
• Plan, design, develop, and execute laboratory research and scientific studies.
• Conduct feasibility studies to assess potential technologies, methods, and innovations.
• Apply scientific principles to support the development of potential inventions and products, often years in advance of formal product roadmaps.
• Coordinate and lead interdepartmental research efforts and collaborative initiatives.
• Provide technical consultation and subject matter expertise across projects within area of specialization.
• Contribute to and support the development of intellectual property, including research findings and innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Physics.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the field.
  • A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience (10 years total required).
  • A PhD may substitute for 4 years of experience (8 years total required).
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted (16 years total required).
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing complex scientific research and studies.
• Strong ability to lead research initiatives and collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership and consultation in specialized scientific domains.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.