Peraton Labs · 12 hours ago
Research Scientist - SME
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $282K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The role involves supporting advanced research and technology development in space domain awareness and leading a team to design solutions while leveraging artificial intelligence.
ConsultingInformation ServicesMarket Research
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to the team to design solutions, set project direction, drive implementation, and task and mentor staff
Support advanced research and leading-edge technology development in areas such as space domain awareness, command and control, multi-domain operations, cislunar space, and space digital twins
Work in an Agile software development environment supporting requirements/story development, software architecture and design, software development, and testing
Support at least two programs at a time, requiring the ability to multi-task and drive multiple programs forward
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience working as a software engineer or related function
Demonstrated expertise working in the space domain, with a particular emphasis on space domain awareness for commercial and national security applications
Experience leading teams using an Agile software development process
Ability to pick up new programming languages and technologies quickly, with existing experience in Java and web development technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and work across multiple programs successfully
Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player
Strong written and oral communication skills
U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Prior experience working with DevSecOps processes and tools
Experience with artificial intelligence tools and technologies
Experience with deploying software into cloud environments, particularly AWS
Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action and an ability to find innovative ways to solve problems
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton Labs
At Peraton Labs, we refuse to think inside the box. As Peraton’s innovation hub, we are molding the future of emerging technologies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stefano Galli
Chief Scientist
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