Principal Research Scientist - Autonomous Systems

Peraton

Basking Ridge, NJ, US
Base: $146,000 - $234,000; bonus: discretionary bo...
Remote
Phd in computer science or related field
7+ years experience in ai and cybersecurity
Hands-on development with pytorch or tensorflow
Peraton is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in Autonomous Systems who will develop innovative solutions for a variety of research challenges in AI and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, particularly in software development and autonomous systems, along with excellent communication and leadership skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a team to design, prototype, and demonstrate innovative solutions for challenging problems in autonomous systems.
  • Candidates will interact directly with government customers to pitch ideas, develop proposals, and provide leadership on executing research programs.
  • Peraton Labs seeks experts in AI applications including adversarial machine learning, large language models, and reinforcement learning.

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Peraton is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in Autonomous Systems who will develop innovative solutions for a variety of research challenges in AI and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, particularly in software development and autonomous systems, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Salary

Base: $146,000 - $234,000; Bonus: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Overtime and shift differential eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years experience in AI and cybersecurity
  • Hands-on development with PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Experience designing autonomous system solutions
  • Strong software prototyping and testing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to quickly learn new subject matter areas
  • Passion for cutting-edge research innovation
  • Collaboration with diverse technical teams
  • Excitement for continuous learning environment

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
  • PhD in Computer Science or related area required
  • US Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret clearance
  • Proven track record of research publications
  • Experience writing winning proposals for DoD/IC customers

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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