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Peraton · 2 weeks ago

AI/ML Research Scientist

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

6+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking an AI/ML Research Scientist to perform research and development of AI/ML technologies, focusing on generative AI, to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract

Work with project leads and managers to perform research and development of AI/ML technologies, with primary focus on generative AI

Work with R&D teams to customize and apply developed technologies to address problems of interest to customers

Perform cutting-edge AI/ML research under the supervision of managers

Qualification

AI/ML research experienceProgramming languagesAI/ML model buildingLarge language modelsMachine learning librariesEnd-to-end model developmentCloud environmentsFull stack programmingLinuxContainersModern software practices

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years, Master's degree and 6+ years, or PhD and 3+ years in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field of experience

Demonstratable AI/ML research experience, academic research publications in peer-reviewed international AI/ML conferences are required, unless similar qualifications can be demonstrated

Expertise in one or more programming languages: C, C++, Python, Javascript

Hands-on development experience in AI/ML model building and tuning

Hands-on development experience of agentic AI

Demonstratable proficiency in working with state-of-the-art large language models at the API level (During interviews on MS Teams, candidates are expected to use VSCode to execute tasks through programmatic interactions with OpenAI tool/function calling API)

Modern software development practices and toolsets (Git, CI/CD toolchains)