NewSenior Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronics, Quantum AI Google LLCSenior Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronics, Quantum AIWashington D.C., DCYou will engage in co-design loops with qubit designers and superconducting digital circuit designers, utilizing advanced IC design tools, numerical circuit simulation techniques and 3D electromagnetic modeling to optimize signal integrity, minimize crosstalk, manage thermal budgets, and aim performance metrics required for coherent control of qubits. Design and simulate superconductor digital logic circuits (such as single flux quantum (SFQ) logic, adiabatic quantum flux parametron (AQFP) logic, and other emerging superconductor logic families) for generating waveforms tailored to qubit control and readout.
NewResearch Scientist, Human-AI Interaction, DeepMind Google LLCResearch Scientist, Human-AI Interaction, DeepMindWashington, WADevelop artifacts for exploring and advancing the future of Human-AI Interactions, including hardware and/or software prototypes, new interaction techniques and interface designs, novel metrics, benchmarks, agents, simulations, and other methods and artifacts for investigating and advancing the field. You will communicate your findings to DeepMind stakeholders, the academic research community, and the general public through appropriate fora such as publication in rigorous peer-reviewed venues, the DMI platform, research symposia, prototypes and demonstrations, and other formats.
Research Scientist in the Department of Physics and the Integrated Space Science and Technology Institute (ISSTI) American UniversityResearch Scientist in the Department of Physics and the Integrated Space Science and Technology Institute (ISSTI)District of ColumbiaThe following experience is desirable: Design, layout, and fabrication of photonic integrated circuits; Electro-optical systems and components, including modulators, waveguide gratings, optical amplifiers, and photodetectors; Microwave photonics, and RF and analog circuit design; Photonic and electromagnetic design and simulation tools; Laboratory characterization of electro-optical systems, including experience with lasers, photodiodes, optical spectrum analyzers, RF signal analyzers, and oscilloscopes, and with test automation; Systems engineering practice, including requirements definition and interface documentation; Environmental and performance testing to qualify hardware for spaceflight, and experience advancing instrument technology readiness levels. Principal responsibilities include: Architectural design, layout, and component-level development of Photonic Integrated Circuits, supported by circuit, subsystem, and microwave-photonic modeling; Hardware validation spanning chip-level and module-level photonic testing, full photonic system characterization, and instrument-level integration of the photonic subsystem; Systems engineering, including defining system requirements, generating interface documents, and specifying parts and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for procurement; Laboratory operations, including maintaining and developing lab infrastructure with an emphasis on equipment automation; Documenting technical work, tracking project progress, and communicating outcomes through formal written reports and oral presentations.
Research Scientist American UniversityResearch ScientistWashington, DC$75,000–$125,000 / yearThe following experience is desirable: Design, layout, and fabrication of photonic integrated circuits; Electro-optical systems and components, including modulators, waveguide gratings, optical amplifiers, and photodetectors; Microwave photonics, and RF and analog circuit design; Photonic and electromagnetic design and simulation tools; Laboratory characterization of electro-optical systems, including experience with lasers, photodiodes, optical spectrum analyzers, RF signal analyzers, and oscilloscopes, and with test automation; Systems engineering practice, including requirements definition and interface documentation; Environmental and performance testing to qualify hardware for spaceflight, and experience advancing instrument technology readiness levels. Principal responsibilities include: Architectural design, layout, and component-level development of Photonic Integrated Circuits, supported by circuit, subsystem, and microwave-photonic modeling; Hardware validation spanning chip-level and module-level photonic testing, full photonic system characterization, and instrument-level integration of the photonic subsystem; Systems engineering, including defining system requirements, generating interface documents, and specifying parts and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for procurement; Laboratory operations, including maintaining and developing lab infrastructure with an emphasis on equipment automation; Documenting technical work, tracking project progress, and communicating outcomes through formal written reports and oral presentations.
Open Rank Professional Track Faculty - Postdoctoral Researcher / Assistant Research Scientist-1 University of MarylandOpen Rank Professional Track Faculty - Postdoctoral Researcher / Assistant Research Scientist-1Maryland$50,000–$130,000 / yearSome specific duties include: Working with multidisciplinary teams of researchers (e.g., engineers, physicists), to design and carry out research, primarily at the intersection of materials and electronics; Producing high-impact research in support of publications or proposals; Reviewing and synthesizing existing literature to inform new proposal directions or whitepapers for federal agencies; Working with and training faculty research assistants, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants on various problems in electronic and optical materials; Directing and conducting data collection at Army Research Labs facilities; Preparing presentations, reports, funding proposals, and scholarly publications related to research and communicating those deliverables to internal or external sponsors. Organization's Summary Statement: The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st-century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition.
AI Engineer / Research Scientist Senior, Staff, Explainable AI Seekr Technologies IncAI Engineer / Research Scientist Senior, Staff, Explainable AIReston, VAAvailable across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments, SeekrFlow reduces bias, strengthens data integrity, and simplifies model oversight so organizations can rely on trusted AI decisions in high-stakes settings that impact society's most sensitive and vital systems. Trusted by leading enterprises and government agencies, we partner with defense, finance, telecom, and critical infrastructure leaders to enable AI solutions that drive real-world results with unmatched transparency and control.
Research Scientist – AI Bright Vision TechnologiesResearch Scientist – AIReston, VARemote$100,000–$150,000 / yearThe ideal candidate stays current with the rapidly evolving AI research landscape, can critically evaluate new techniques for real-world applicability, and is comfortable operating across the full lifecycle from problem framing and experimentation to deployment and continuous improvement. Job Summary We are seeking an AI Research Engineer to bridge cutting-edge applied research and production engineering, designing and shipping advanced machine learning systems that solve high-impact business problems.
NewAI/ML Research Scientist Peraton IncAI/ML Research ScientistVA$135,000–$216,000 / yearKey responsibilities: Conduct applied research on AI/ML-driven analytics using cutting edge machine learning and optimization techniques to expedite high-fidelity modeling and simulations. You will work with a small team of research scientists to investigate challenging problems, develop optimization and AI/ML-based solutions, software prototypes and demonstrate performance through hands-on evaluations.
Principal Research Scientist Autonomous Systems Peraton IncPrincipal Research Scientist Autonomous SystemsAnnapolis Junction, MD$146,000–$234,000 / yearWe have several active research and development projects where we design, integrate, and demonstrate solutions for a range of AI applications, including AI-enabled cybersecurity, adversarial machine learning, large language models, cyber and networking models, reinforcement learning, social media disinformation and influence campaigns, and so on. An important component of Peraton Labs' work involves design and prototyping of software to prove out technical concepts; you should therefore have strong software development skills and be willing to learn new skills and technologies as needed to develop cutting-edge solutions based on customer needs.
Research Scientist, Intelligent Talent Acquisition Amazon.com IncResearch Scientist, Intelligent Talent AcquisitionArlington, VALast year we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments, and helped Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of workers in the right quantity, at the right location and at exactly the right time. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists, engineers, analysts, product professionals and more, all with the shared goal of connecting the right people to the right jobs in a way that is fair and precise.
Quantitative Methods Research Scientist University of MarylandQuantitative Methods Research ScientistMarylandThe role will contribute to a portfolio of government-sponsored projects addressing emerging challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), decision support, information warfare, language assessment and training, natural language processing (NLP), and open-source intelligence (OSINT). Organization's Summary Statement: The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland is a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security.
2027 PhD Graduate - Computational Geospace Modeling Research Scientist Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC2027 PhD Graduate - Computational Geospace Modeling Research ScientistLaurel, MDThe successful candidate will have a demonstrable record of publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals, participation and leadership in proposal development, collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams, and contributions to externally funded research and development programs. Research activities include the development and coupling of large-scale numerical models, scientific software engineering, model validation, data assimilation, satellite drag prediction, upper-atmosphere dynamics, and comparisons with satellite and ground-based observations.
Research Scientist 2 SwiftResearch Scientist 2College Park, MarylandQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Physics from an accredited institution. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
NewResearch Scientist 3 SwiftResearch Scientist 3College Park, MarylandResearch Scientist – Level 3 The Level 3 Research Scientist serves as a senior technical expert, applying advanced scientific principles to drive research, innovation, and long-term technology development. This role requires deep subject matter expertise, leadership in scientific studies, and the ability to guide research efforts that may influence future products and capabilities years ahead of development.
Research Scientist 1 SwiftResearch Scientist 1College Park, MarylandDetermination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Physics from an accredited institution.
Senior Research Scientist - Fault Tolerant Quantum Algorithms IonQ IncSenior Research Scientist - Fault Tolerant Quantum AlgorithmsCollege Park, MDRemote$145,920–$191,047 / yearPlease note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense.
Senior Research Scientist - Fault Tolerant Quantum Algorithms IONQSenior Research Scientist - Fault Tolerant Quantum AlgorithmsBerwyn Heights, MDRemote$145,920–$191,047 / yearPlease note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense.
Senior Applied Scientist , Research and Applied Science Team, PXT Senior Talent and Transformation Amazon.com IncSenior Applied Scientist , Research and Applied Science Team, PXT Senior Talent and TransformationArlington, VAYou might spend the morning working through a thorny implementation problem, figuring out how to encode a psychometric scoring model into a pipeline that holds up under the messiness of real production data, debugging an LLM evaluation harness that is behaving inconsistently across assessment scenarios, or refactoring a causal estimation component so that another team can run it without calling you first. You will work alongside Senior and Principal Research Scientists, an Amazon Scholar, Product Management, and a Senior Applied Scientist who bring deep expertise in behavioral science, psychometrics, and causal inference, and you will be the driving force behind turning that expertise into working, deployable systems for our Amazon executives.
NewSoftware Engineer / Research Scientist ParsonsSoftware Engineer / Research ScientistMarylandIn this role, you will design and implement Python-based applications, develop and maintain machine learning pipelines, and collaborate with a cross-functional team in a Linux development environment. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.
Senior Research Scientist Cyber Network Security Peraton IncSenior Research Scientist Cyber Network SecurityCollege Park, MD$176,000–$282,000 / yearWithin this role you will work in a dynamic R&D environment, collaborate directly with government leadership and technical stakeholders, and help shape next-generation research efforts in cyber network defense, secure networking, experimentation platforms, and emerging network technologies. Minimum of 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 8+ years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.