Staff Gen AI Research Scientist Anduril Industries IncStaff Gen AI Research ScientistWashington, DC$220,000–$292,000 / yearContinuous Learning & Field Awareness: Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies and stay current with the fast-evolving AI landscape-regularly engaging with the latest research, tools, and techniques through publications, conferences, and the open-source community. We are looking for AI research scientists, Applied scientists and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications.
Research Scientist The Nuclear CompanyResearch ScientistWashingtonYou will join a small but world-class Applied Research and AI team and work on genuinely hard, open research problems at the intersection of AI and large-scale infrastructure: how do you optimize construction across a fleet of simultaneous sites, allocate capital intelligently under deep uncertainty, and keep a distributed critical infrastructure secure? Game Theory: Familiarity with game-theoretic frameworks — strategic interactions, mechanism design, adversarial dynamics, or equilibrium concepts — provides useful modeling perspective for problems where multiple decision-makers interact, compete, or coordinate.
Research Scientist/Computational Physicist Leidos Holdings IncResearch Scientist/Computational PhysicistSpringfield, VALearn the details of nuclear device explosion modeling and simulation with emphasis on radiation hydrodynamics and shock hydrodynamics including the radiation opacity, electron transport, and associated physical processes that govern the expansion of the initial fireball and the entrainment of ambient air and the processes involved in underwater bursts. Support nuclear weapons effects simulations, specifically in the areas of radiation hydrodynamics and shock-hydrodynamics and all associated physics with the development of modeling and simulation tools.
Operations Research Scientist Accenture Federal ServicesOperations Research ScientistFort Meade, MDThe pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $126,300—$243,100 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland .
Research Scientist / Computer Systems Researcher Vets HiredResearch Scientist / Computer Systems ResearcherMarylandDegree must be in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Engineering (CE). The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Research Scientist - Signal Processing RTX CorpResearch Scientist - Signal ProcessingArlington, VAThe team specializes in delivering networked sensor system solutions by combining a strong understanding of the underlying physics, high-fidelity modeling, simulation of complex signatures and propagation phenomenology, deep expertise in signal processing, EM and RF phenomenology, and computer science, proven capabilities in system development, and mature tools to enable rapid design cycles from theory to demonstration. Role Overview: BBN is seeking a research scientist knowledgeable in digital signal processing and the radio frequency (RF) domain to join our team of electrical engineers, physicists, and mathematicians as we build and deliver advanced prototype systems that exploit the RF spectrum.
NewAI/ML Research Scientist Lincoln LaboratoryAI/ML Research ScientistMD$145,200–$170,000 / yearA hallmark of our work is a focus on operational relevance: we design and evaluate AI/ML systems using realistic datasets and metrics, and we partner directly with intelligence analysts and cyber operators to ensure rapid transition of our technologies into real‑world, mission‑critical systems. Stakeholder communication - strong written and oral skills for prepping technical briefings, composing white-papers, demo presentations, and funding proposals; able to convey complex research outcomes to sponsors, senior leadership, and external partners.
Research Scientist - Signal Processing RTXResearch Scientist - Signal ProcessingArlington, VirginiaThe team specializes in delivering networked sensor system solutions by combining a strong understanding of the underlying physics, high-fidelity modeling, simulation of complex signatures and propagation phenomenology, deep expertise in signal processing, EM and RF phenomenology, and computer science, proven capabilities in system development, and mature tools to enable rapid design cycles from theory to demonstration. Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 RTX BBN solves challenging problems of high importance to our customers in the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community and Industry by rapidly prototyping systems for sensing complex physical phenomena, correlating them to events of interest, and producing high-value, actionable information from the sensed data.
Lead Scientist, GenAI & Research Enablement SteampunkLead Scientist, GenAI & Research EnablementMcLean, Virginia$125,000–$165,000 / yearOverview: The Lead Scientist will serve as a technical and scientific leader for high-visibility initiatives that enable large-scale research through cloud computing and Generative AI (GenAI). Lead and coordinate a GenAI Community of Practice, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across a large, diverse population of scientists, technologists, and stakeholders.
Quantum Technologies Program - Research Scientist Select Search AssociatesQuantum Technologies Program - Research ScientistBethesda, MarylandServe as a liaison between performers, Test & Evaluation contributors, government and transition partners; Provide support for program related requirements for systems integration, design, development, modeling and simulation, data analytics and architecture design; Stay current on advances in technologies relevant to the research programs and perform technical studies as requested on topics of interest to the program managers. Required: Bachelors' degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field, with six plus (6+) years of work experience in one of these fields, or Masters' degree with two plus (2+) years of work experience.
Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer CACISenior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research EngineerSterling, Virginia$113,200–$237,800 / yearJob Title: Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research EngineerJob Category: ScienceTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * * The Opportunity: CACI has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior AI and Machine Learning Research Engineer. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
NewGeospatial AI Research Scientist ATR, LLCGeospatial AI Research ScientistBethesda, Maryland$130,000–$200,000 / yearFull timeWe are seeking a Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support Specialist to join our team in support of a government research organization dedicated to investing in high-risk, high-payoff research programs to tackle some of the most difficult challenges of national security. - Support the program managers in coordination, monitoring, communication, and integration of all technical aspects of the Program lifecycle that includes: Coordinate across government, academic, and industry research teams.
Sr. Data Scientist- Operations Research Connecticut Fine Wine & SpiritsSr. Data Scientist- Operations ResearchMarylandThis role requires deep hands-on experience in operations research (OR), including building and solving large-scale optimization models, alongside strong data engineering and software skills to operationalize those solutions. Ability to design and maintain data pipelines for large-scale modeling workflows and experience working with large, complex datasets, including feature engineering and data validation.
Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer CACI International Inc.Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research EngineerSterling, VA$82,100–$172,400 / yearPay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. 2. Proficiency in designing and building data pipelines, including experience with ETL processes, data warehousing solutions, and optimizing workflows for large-scale data processing.
Research Computer Scientist - IDA Center For Computing Sciences Institute for Defense AnalysesResearch Computer Scientist - IDA Center For Computing SciencesBowie, MD$115,000–$265,000 / yearIDA/CCS and its siblings, the Centers for Communications Research, constitute a non-profit Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) that operates in the public interest, free from organizational conflicts of interest, and can therefore assist the Department of Defense in ways that industry and for-profit contractors cannot. by leading SCAMPs, workshops, or sustained efforts; writing expository papers; serving as a liaison to academic departments; recruiting and interviewing potential researchers; arranging for external speakers; and giving out briefs on conferences attended.
Scientist/Sr. Researcher for Quantitative Antenna Limits for Performance Research Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc.Scientist/Sr. Researcher for Quantitative Antenna Limits for Performance ResearchBethesda, MDSubstantially contributing authorship (considered to be first, second or last author) on two peer-reviewed journal publications or one internally archived (not necessarily shareable) technical documents substantially involving RF antennas, RF communications or RF collection. Substantially contributing authorship (considered to be first, second or last author) on four peer reviewed journal publications or two internally archived and shareable technical documents substantially involving ESAs or time varying antennas.
NewResearch Data Scientist ATR, LLCResearch Data ScientistArlington, Virginia$170,000–$220,000 / yearFull timePractical experience with graph analytics, network modeling tools, and interconnected data architectures (e.g., Python/R quantitative libraries, graph databases, or network science frameworks). In this capacity, the candidate will evaluate the technical progress of performers, provide feedback to the PM and to the performers, advise the PM on overall program planning, prepare summary briefing materials for the PM, and coordinate program reviews and meetings.
Senior Data Scientist / Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA) Knowesis, Inc.Senior Data Scientist / Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA)Washington, DC$128,000–$160,000 / yearThe Senior Data Scientist / ORSA applies data science and operations research methods to help the Department of Defense (DoD) anticipate and prevent disruptions in the pharmaceutical and critical medical materiel supply chain - work that directly supports warfighter survivability and medical readiness. The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Mine and fuse large multi-source datasets (commercial, federal, open source) to characterize pharmaceutical and medical materiel supply chains, including sources, relationships, and dependencies.
hESC Associate Scientist_Scientist levels I or II Workforce GeneticshESC Associate Scientist_Scientist levels I or IIGermantown, MarylandThe successful candidate will design, execute, and optimize experiments, interpret complex datasets, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to advance our scientific and translational objectives, deepen our understanding of embryonic stem cell development, facilitate next-generation therapeutic platforms, and help drive high-quality, reproducible science in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Design, express, and troubleshoot mRNA constructs; perform transfections for transient gene expression, optimize delivery methods for high efficiency, isolate clones, and express and validate encoded proteins in hESCs.
NewARLIS Quantum Research Professional University of MarylandARLIS Quantum Research ProfessionalMarylandFaculty Specialists are expected to engage in activities such as developing curriculum and/or innovative means for delivering curriculum, supervising the non-research activities of graduate or post-doctoral students, serving as grant writers or authors of other publications for an academic or research program, conducting specialized research duties or other such duties that would generate intellectual property to which the faculty member shall retain the rights. Associate Research Engineer (Mid Level): •PhD in an Engineering field related to Quantum Information Science plus 5 years of research experience at the Assistant Research Engineer level OR a Master’s degree with 8 years of research experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field with 13 years of professional engineering research experience.