Staff Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Ara; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Staff Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join the ASIRT team in the Raleigh, NC area.

You will research, develop, test and deploy AI/ML and computer vision software for defense and intelligence applications. The role requires a strong background in AI/ML frameworks, data processing from multiple sources, and the ability to communicate results to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required (green card holders are not eligible).
• Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field with 2–4 years experience OR MS with 0–2 years.
• Strong foundation and experience using AI/ML frameworks and libraries.
• Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability.
• Experience with AWS cloud computing.
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development.
• Proficiency in mathematics, physics, robotics, sensor fusion, ML, CV 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 within a team.
• Collaborate in a close-knit team to solve challenging problems.

Skills

AI/ML frameworks

Software libraries

Mathematics

AWS

Git

PyTorch/TensorFlow

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS preferred

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

JAX

scikit-learn

HuggingFace

Job description

Staff Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Job Category : Scientific/Analytical

Requisition Number : STAFF009755

• Full-Time

The Analytical and Spatial Intelligence Research Team (ASIRT) atApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)is seeking scientists/researchers interested in developingartificial intelligence(AI), machine learning,and 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 aclose-knitteam of creative thinkers from diverse backgrounds who collaborate to find non-standardsolutions to challenging problems.We encourage candidates with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit who seek a research career within a stable industry to apply.

StaffResearch Scientist –Artificial IntelligenceEngineer PositionHighlights:

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

StaffResearch 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 2-4 years of experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years of experience
• Strong foundationand experience using AI/MLframeworks(TensorFlow,PyTorch)and software libraries(jax,scikit-learn, hugging-face,ollama,langchain,langgraph, or similar)
• Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability theory
• 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

StaffResearch Scientist –Artificial Intelligence Engineer PositionDesirableExperience & Skills:

• Experience working with AWS, S3, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experiencedeveloping 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 proposalsExperience 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/

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Computer Science or related field.

Experience

Required

2-4 years:

Relevant Work Experience with Bachelors degree

Preferred

Less than 2 years:

Relevant Work Experience with Masters degree

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