AI​/ML Research Scientist

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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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. We are seeking innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

The AI/ML Research Scientist will work with senior researchers and managers to perform research and development of AI/ML technologies, with primary focus on generative AI, natural language processing, and related areas. The position involves collaborating with project leads and R&D teams to customize and apply developed technologies to address customer problems and to perform cutting-edge AI/ML research under supervision.

• Perform research and development of AI/ML technologies, with emphasis on generative AI.
• Collaborate with project leads and managers to tailor technologies to customer problems.
• Contribute to national strategies and policies by guiding decisions on integrating next-generation technologies like AI, satellite navigation, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
• Support safety validation efforts and lead teams on FAA programs as applicable.
• Work with R&D teams to apply AI/ML models and techniques, including NLP and generative AI, in real-world settings.

• 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 related field
• Demonstratable AI/ML research experience, and peer-reviewed publications are required unless similar qualifications can be demonstrated
• Expertise in one or more programming languages: C, C++, Python, Java Script
• Hands-on development experience in AI/ML model building and tuning
• Hands-on development experience of agentic AI
• Experience with state-of-the-art large language models at the API level (familiarity with tool/function calling APIs)
• Modern software development practices and tool chains (Git, CI/CD)

• Machine learning libraries such as Tensor Flow, Py Torch
• Anthropics' Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• End-to-end ML model and generative AI agent development experience
• Linux, containers (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
• Hands-on AI/ML development in cloud environments (e.g., AWS Bedrock)
• Full stack programming experience
• Azure cloud experience

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including scope of responsibilities, experience, education, location, and contract considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering

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