Research Scientist 3

the-swift-group; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift in College Park, MD is seeking a Level 3 Research Scientist to join a dynamic team. The role focuses on applying advanced scientific principles to drive long-term technology development and future products.

You will lead research initiatives, design and execute laboratory studies, and collaborate across disciplines while guiding intellectual property efforts and staying current with state-of-the-art literature and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (CS, EE, materials, physical sciences, chemical engineering, or physics).
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience (or equivalent via substitutions).
• Proven ability to lead research initiatives across technical disciplines.
• Experience providing technical leadership and consultation in specialized scientific domains.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide expert guidance on advanced scientific principles.
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies, theories, and trends.
• Plan, design, develop, and execute laboratory research and studies.
• Conduct feasibility studies of potential technologies and innovations.
• Apply scientific principles to support inventions and long-term product roadmaps.
• Coordinate and lead interdepartmental research efforts.
• Provide technical consultation across projects within area of specialization.
• Contribute to development of intellectual property from research findings.

Skills

Research leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree (substitution for experience)

PhD (substitution for experience)

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 Scientistto join adynamic 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.