Senior Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer

ARA Brand; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks scientists to develop AI, ML, and computer vision software for defense and intelligence applications.

The Senior Research Scientist role emphasizes research, development, testing, and deployment, with data integration from satellites to wearables. The team values creative problem solving and entrepreneurial spirit, offering stability in a growth-oriented, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• BS or MS degree in CS/EE or related field with related experience.
• Strong mathematics background in linear algebra and probability theory.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and libraries (jax, scikit-learn, hugging-face, ollama, langchain, langgraph).
• 5+ years of software and algorithm development experience.
• Experience programming in Python and C/C++.
• Experience with AWS cloud computing.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development.
• Proficiency in math/physics/robotics/sensor fusion/ML/vision or signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, test and deploy AI, ML and computer vision software.
• Process and integrate data from satellites, UAVs, ground vehicles, wearables and smart devices.
• Communicate technical results effectively to team members.
• Enjoy a challenging technical career with opportunities for personal growth.
• Position located in the Raleigh, NC metropolitan area.

Skills

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Python

C/C++

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git

AWS

Mathematics

Software development

Education

BS in CS/EE or related

MS in CS/EE or related

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

jax

scikit-learn

hugging-face

ollama

langchain

langgraph

Job description

The Analytical and Spatial Intelligence Research Team (ASIRT) atApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)is seeking scientists/researchers interested in developing artificial intelligence (AI), machinelearningand computer vision software to solve challenging problems for the US defense and intelligence communities. We perform fundamental and applied research in many open areas, including GenAI,Agentic AI Systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), backbone fine tuning, AI explainability, adversarial attacks and World Models. We are a close-knit team of creative thinkers from diverse backgrounds who collaborate to find non-standard solutions to challenging problems. We encourage candidates with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit who seek a research career within a stable industry to apply.

SeniorResearch Scientist–Artificial IntelligenceEngineer Position Highlights:

• Research, develop,testand deploy artificial intelligence, machinelearningand computer vision software.
• Process and integrate data fromdifferent sources, including satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, human-wearables, and smart devices
• Team player able to communicate technical results effectively to others
• Enjoy a challenging technical career with opportunities for personal growth
• Positionis located inthe Raleigh, NC metropolitan area

SeniorResearch Scientist –Artificial Intelligence Engineer PositionRequired Experience & Skills:

• US citizenshiprequired(green card holders are not eligible for this position)
• Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
• BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field along with 8-10 years of experience OR MS Degree with 6-8 years of experience
• Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability theory
• Strong foundationand experience using AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow,PyTorch) and software libraries (jax, scikit-learn, hugging-face,ollama,langchain,langgraph, or similar)
• 5+ years relevant workin software &algorithm development
• Experiencein software development in PythonandC/C++
• Experience working withAWScloud computing
• Experience with collaborative software development and version control(Git)
• Proficiencyin one of the following areas: mathematics, physics, robotics, sensor fusion, machine learning, computervisionor signal processing

SeniorResearch Scientist –Artificial Intelligence Engineer PositionDesirableExperience & Skills:

• Experience working with AWS, S3, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience developing software for execution on edge devices (GPUs, mobile phones, deployed CPU)
• Experience working with and flying Class I unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Experience writing technical proposals
• Experience working on intelligence and DoD programs

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,226 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company.

To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/