Research Scientist RF Machine Learning Peraton IncResearch Scientist RF Machine LearningCollege Park, MD$135,000–$216,000 / yearYou will collaborate with researchers, software engineers, signal processing experts, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving RF sensing, signal characterization, waveform analysis, spectrum awareness, and machine learning-enabled wireless systems. This role will focus on leading the design, development, prototyping, and evaluation of RF Machine Learning algorithms and signal processing techniques for advanced wireless, spectrum, cyber, and communications research.
Senior Research Scientist Advanced Systems Peraton IncSenior Research Scientist Advanced SystemsCollege Park, MD$176,000–$282,000 / yearThe ideal candidate for this role is a senior hands-on software researcher or prototype engineer who can translate customer needs into working capabilities, develop complex software prototypes, integrate existing systems, and help guide technical execution across small research teams. Minimum of 12+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree, 10+ years of experience with a Masters degree, or 8+ years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Principal Research Scientist Autonomous Systems Peraton IncPrincipal Research Scientist Autonomous SystemsSilver Spring, 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.
Operations Research Specialist Peraton IncOperations Research SpecialistFort Meade, MD$112,000–$179,000 / yearIn this role, you will operate as part of the Data Science Team conducting operational research and ASOM-aligned analysis on DoD cyber topics to inform decision-making and improve Commander situational awareness. 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.
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.
Development Data and Research Intern ( Fall 2026) International Rescue CommitteeDevelopment Data and Research Intern ( Fall 2026)Silver Spring, MarylandRemoteFounded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. SCOPE OF WORK : The Development Data and Research Intern will support IRC Silver Spring’s Development team by organizing program data, creating impact materials and conducting research to support fundraising efforts.
Software Research Engineer RF Machine Learning (RFML) Peraton IncSoftware Research Engineer RF Machine Learning (RFML)College Park, MD$104,000–$166,000 / yearExperience supporting engineering best practices and research-to-prototype workflows: Linux, Git-based development, CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins), Agile development practices, containerization (Docker), reproducible experimentation. Experience designing or implementing database/repository interfaces, including performance-oriented querying (SQL and/or NoSQL), schema design, and data pipeline awareness.
Senior Autonomy Systems Research Scientist Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering InstituteSenior Autonomy Systems Research ScientistArlington, VAThe ideal candidate will have a strong background with hands-on experience solving problems in one or more of the following technology areas: Applied Machine Learning and AI: Research and implement machine learning principles, techniques, and architectures on autonomous systems in varying domains (e.g., air, sea, land). Collaboration: Actively participate with researchers, developers, engineers, designers, technical leads, campus labs, and our government customers to understand challenges, needs, and potential solutions.
Research Engineer II University of Southern CaliforniaResearch Engineer IIArlington, VA$124,000–$140,000 / yearWhen extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$145911.htmld .
Post Doctoral Research Associate -1 Howard UniversityPost Doctoral Research Associate -1MD$60,000–$70,000 / yearJOB PURPOSE: Howard University's University Transportation Center seeks a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Support the Center's mission by managing and executing research activities on transportation infrastructure safety, research implementation, and technology transfer initiatives.
Post Doctoral Research Associate -2 Howard UniversityPost Doctoral Research Associate -2MD$60,000–$70,000 / yearJOB PURPOSE: Howard University's University Transportation Center seeks a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Support the Center's mission by managing and executing research activities on transportation infrastructure safety, research implementation, and technology transfer initiatives.
Graphic Design Lead - Fire Safety Research Institute UL Research InstitutesGraphic Design Lead - Fire Safety Research InstituteColumbia, Maryland$81,456.37–$112,002.51 / yearDesign and create graphic design content, including social/newsletter graphics, digital/web ads, print/event collateral, templated document systems, presentation materials, illustrations, and more, using various tools and software, ensuring design materials are visually compelling, user-friendly, and aligned with the organization's messaging and brand guidelines. The Graphic Design Lead guides and oversees the creative development of graphic design projects for Fire Safety, collaborating with other members of the digital media production team and cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and execute visually appealing and engaging visual design content across various platforms.
Senior Director, Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies TaphealthcareSenior Director, Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science StrategiesWashington D.C., WashingtonThis executive leadership role is designed for an accomplished scientific professional who is passionate about advancing research initiatives, influencing science-based policy, and shaping long-term strategies related to chemical safety, regulatory science, and applied research. This Senior Director, Long-Range Research Initiative & Applied Science Strategies opportunity offers the chance to influence high-level scientific research, guide international collaborations, and contribute to policies that have lasting global significance.
NewPostdoctoral Research Associate Howard UniversityPostdoctoral Research AssociateWashington, DC$52,500–$62,500 / yearJOB PURPOSE: The Postdoctoral Research Associate (PRA) will be responsible for engaging in existing research related to our federally funded research projects on cell-cell communication during tissue patterning using the fruit fly as a model system. NATURE AND SCOPE: Internal contacts include administrators, program staff, faculty, principal investigator and students of Howard University.
NewResearch Chemist (Organic) U.S. Department of JusticeResearch Chemist (Organic)Washington, DC$143,913–$187,039 / yearQualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conceiving, planning, coordinating, and executing basic and applied scientific investigations in the fields of organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, and structural elucidation 2) Preparing reports, scientific manuscripts, presentations and lectures based on his/her research results. Basic Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet ONE of the qualifications requirements (A or B) as described below: A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences or engineering included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.
Marketing Research Manager (Top Secret cleared) ICFMarketing Research Manager (Top Secret cleared)Washington, District of Columbia$81,147–$137,949 / yearUtilize analytics and marketing technology platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, and platform-native analytics across paid media and social channels) tomonitorperformance andidentifyopportunities for improvement. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
Research Scientist Software Defined Radio Peraton IncResearch Scientist Software Defined RadioCollege Park, MD$135,000–$216,000 / yearYou will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving wireless systems, signal processing, protocol analysis, networked communications, and secure communications environments. This role will focus on designing, developing, prototyping, and evaluating SDR-based capabilities for advanced wireless communications, networking, cyber operations, and experimentation platforms.
Senior Research Engineer, Threat Intelligence SecurityScorecard IncSenior Research Engineer, Threat IntelligenceWashington, DCFounded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Alex Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh and funded by world-class investors, SecurityScorecard's patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting; making all organizations more resilient by allowing them to easily find and fix cybersecurity risks across their digital footprint. The work that matters most here is often the unglamorous part: retrieval grounded in the team''s own corpus so outputs cite sources rather than model priors, schema-constrained output so a generated indicator is a valid one, and eval harnesses that catch regressions before analysts do.
OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST (DATA SCIENTIST) U.S. Department of DefenseOPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST (DATA SCIENTIST)Washington, DC$102,415–$133,142 / yearIn addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515, series as listed below: Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. Defense Human Resources Agencys mission is to provide program support, information management, and administrative services to the DoD Components on human resource matters and to collect, archive, and provide management information, research, and analysis of human resources and other related functional area databases for the DoD.
Market Research and Competitive Intelligence Analyst Inovalon Holdings IncMarket Research and Competitive Intelligence AnalystDC$76,800–$102,000 / yearPhysical Demands and Work Environment: Sedentary work ( i.e. sitting for long periods of time); Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force; Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions; Subject to inside environmental conditions; and. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.