Senior Computer Systems Researcher: AI, HPC & Security

CNSS • National Security Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA in Fort Meade seeks Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test approaches and research new solutions for storing and presenting information. The role focuses on AI/ML, high performance computing, and cybersecurity to support national security.

You will work on turning research ideas into prototype-grade systems, collaborate with academia and industry, publish findings, and help transition NSA technology to the marketplace through open source and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or CE with concentration in algorithms, data structures and math.
• Experience in computer systems research, software design, or ML.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, document results, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Train and deploy ML models and analyze results.
• Design and prototype software and hardware solutions for mission needs.

Skills

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

High performance computing

Data science

Human-computer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Rust

Software reverse engineering

Machine learning libraries

Job description

NSA in Fort Meade seeks Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test approaches and research new solutions for storing and presenting information. The role focuses on AI/ML, high performance computing, and cybersecurity to support national security.

You will work on turning research ideas into prototype-grade systems, collaborate with academia and industry, publish findings, and help transition NSA technology to the marketplace through open source and partnerships.