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Peraton · 1 week ago

Senior AI Research Scientist

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

7+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist to influence national strategies and policies by guiding decisions on integrating next-generation technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), while collaborating with leadership and research teams to address complex scientific challenges in aviation.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and strategic direction on research initiative to ensure they align with FAA requirements and program objectives

Collaborate with leadership, research teams, and external partners to identify research opportunities, develop methodologies, advance innovations, and address complex scientific challenges

Collaborate with leading experts in government, academia, and industry to address some of the most complex challenges in modern aviation

Influence national strategies and policies by guiding decisions on integrating next-generation technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), satellite navigation, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

Contribute to critical research programs at premier facilities such as the William J. Hughes Technical Center, where cutting-edge simulations and testing shape the National Airspace System (NAS)

Bridge research and operational application, ensuring innovative solutions are practical, safe, and ready for deployment across the aviation ecosystem

Conduct and guide research and development on technologies supporting the NAS, airport infrastructure, and air traffic management

Provide technical leadership and advisory support to FAA leadership on emerging technologies such as AI, satellite navigation, UAS, and advanced communications

Lead or contribute to design, testing, and innovation initiatives for next-generation aviation systems

Prepare technical reports, white papers, and presentations for FAA leadership and external advisory groups

Participate in special programs related to environmental and energy research

Oversee or support contractor-led research efforts to ensure alignment with FAA priorities and standards

Qualification

AI/ML researchData analysisProgramming languagesAerospace systemsUAS integrationSatellite navigationModelingSimulationMachine Learning librariesAnalytical skillsCloud servicesLinuxWritten communicationTeam leadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelor's degree and 12 years in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or PHD and 7 years experience

Proven experience in research and development, data analysis, or specialized technical areas such as aerospace systems, AI, human factors, or wireless communications

Strong analytical, quantitative, and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations

Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas such as air traffic management systems, UAS integration, satellite navigation, environmental and energy research, or AI applications for aviation

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary research teams or large-scale R&D projects

Hands-on experience with data analysis tools, modeling and simulation platforms, or advanced software development environments used in aviation research

Expertise in one or more programming languages: C. C++. Python

AI/ML research experience, preferably with academic publications

Hands-on development experience in AI/ML model building and tuning

Experience in large language models

Modern software development practices and toolsets (Git, CI/CD toolchains)