NPAworldwide · 20 hours ago
Principal AI / ML Research Scientist
Warren, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
7+ years expNPAworld is a premier national security and technology integrator delivering high-impact solutions across various domains. As a Principal AI/ML Research Scientist, you will lead R&D efforts focused on Generative AI and Large Language Models, developing advanced technologies to address complex challenges for mission-critical sponsors.
Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor R&D efforts focused on Generative AI and the practical application of LLMs
Architect and implement advanced Agentic AI frameworks to address specific customer mission objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to build, tune, and optimize complex AI/ML models
Drive the full lifecycle of software development, bridging the gap between academic research and production-grade engineering
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree: 12+ years of relevant experience
Master's Degree: 10+ years of relevant experience
PhD: 7+ years of relevant experience
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Core AI/ML: Expert-level experience in model building, fine-tuning, and research
Programming: Mastery of Python is essential
Proficiency in C, C++, or JavaScript is highly valued
LLM Proficiency: Advanced experience working with state-of-the-art Large Language Models at the API level
Agentic AI: Demonstrated expertise in agent development frameworks and autonomous system design
Software Engineering: Professional-grade grasp of Linux, Git, CI/CD toolchains, Docker, and Postgres
Cloud Architecture: Strong development skills within the AWS ecosystem
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required; Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Expertise in modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Anthropic's Claude Code)
Deep familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and other machine learning libraries
Experience with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and multi-modal generative agents
Expertise in orchestration and deployment tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS Bedrock
Full-stack programming experience
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid parental leave
Competitive PTO/holiday schedules
Company
NPAworldwide
NPAworldwide is a global recruiting network that facilitates placements that result in split fees.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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