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AI/ML Research Scientist - Agentic Systems
Herndon or Annapolis Junction or Bowie
$112k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton Labs
Peraton Labs: Private applied research organization developing cybersecurity, communications, electronic-warfare, mobility, and analytics technologies for government and commercial customers.
3+ YOEUS citizen eligible for FAA Public Trust; degree (Bachelors+ with 8+ yrs, Masters+ with 6+ yrs, or PhD+ with 3+ yrs); strong Python software skills, additional languages (C, C++, JavaScript), LLM/API experience, AI/ML background, and local to specified MD/VA sites.
Python, C, C++, JavaScript, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP), Kubernetes, Terraform, LLMs
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AI/ML Research Scientist - Agentic Systems
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$112k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton Labs
Peraton Labs: Private applied research organization developing cybersecurity, communications, electronic-warfare, mobility, and analytics technologies for government and commercial customers.
3+ YOEDegree (BSc+8 yrs / MSc+6 yrs / PhD+3 yrs), strong Python and software development skills, experience with C/C++/JavaScript, demonstrated AI/ML work, LLM API experience, US citizenship and ability to obtain FAA Public Trust, local to specified MD/VA sites.
Python, C, C++, JavaScript, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP), Kubernetes, Terraform
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Research Scientist 2 (50% Telework)
Laurel or Maryland or Virginia or Colorado or Texas or Utah or Alaska or Hawaii
$82-$111/hr HybridFull Time
Wyetech
Wyetech: Computer engineering services firm supporting federal government missions.
11+ YOEU.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI with agency polygraph required. Bachelor's in STEM and 11 years' experience. Experience with ML/MT, transformers, text pipelines, Docker, Python, C/C++ and research prototyping.
Machine Learning, Machine Translation, transformer, Marian, Docker, Python, C/C++, Large Language Models
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AI Research Scientist, Applied AI
Alabama or Arizona or California or Colorado or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Hawaii or Illinois or Indiana or Kansas or Massachusetts or Maryland or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Montana or North Carolina or New Jersey or New Mexico or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Rhode Island or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington or Wisconsin or West Virginia or United Kingdom
$120k-$170k/yr RemoteFull Time
Slingshot Aerospace
Slingshot Aerospace: Private aerospace software helping government and commercial operators track, model, and coordinate space activity.
2+ YOEActive U.S. security clearance (Secret minimum), Masters (or PhD) in related field, 2+ years' relevant experience (or PhD research), AI/ML expertise, software development skills, strong communication, ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
Python, R, C++, Java, Github, CI/CD
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Senior Autonomous Systems Research Scientist
Pittsburgh or Arlington
OnsiteFull Time
Software Engineering Institute
Software Engineering Institute: Nonprofit federally funded research center advancing software, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence for U.S. national security.
5+ YOERequires BS plus 10 years, MS plus 8 years, or PhD plus 5 years in robotics, computer science, machine learning, electrical engineering, or related field; published ML/robotics research and leadership experience.
Python, C, C++
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AI/ML Remote Sensing Scientist
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$129k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides independent technical research and advisory services for space programs.
8+ YOEMaster’s degree in a technical discipline and 8+ years post-bachelor’s AI/ML experience. Requires PyTorch, Python, Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility, and U.S. citizenship; senior level requires 12+ years.
PyTorch, Python, Jira, Confluence
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Staff Applied Scientist Document Vision
Illinois or Kentucky or Colorado or Nevada or Virginia or Maryland or Maine or California or Ohio or New Jersey or Indiana or New Mexico or New York or Arizona or Alabama or Louisiana or Connecticut or New Hampshire or District of Columbia
$197k-$295k/yr HybridFull Time
Relativity
Relativity: Private legal data intelligence providing AI-powered e-discovery software to law firms, corporations, and government agencies.
6+ YOEMaster's/PhD or equivalent plus 6+ years applied AI/ML experience, production ML systems, strong programming and scientific judgment, evaluation and monitoring expertise.
Algorithms, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python (Programming Language), Scientific Research
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Applied Scientist II
Reston, Virginia, United States
$155k-$204k/yr HybridFull Time
Qualtrics
Qualtrics: Private cloud software helping organizations manage customer and employee experiences by identifying and resolving friction across touchpoints.
3+ YOEBachelor's and Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of academic or industrial ML research; Agentic AI, deep learning, programming, and large-scale ML deployment experience.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker, MLFlow, MXNet, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, NLP, Agentic AI, Conversational AI
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Postdoctoral Scientist - Schulze Lab
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
$74k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Janelia Research Campus
Janelia Research Campus: Nonprofit research campus where scientists and tool-builders pursue fundamental neuroscience and imaging research.
PhD in neuroscience/computer science/engineering or related; experience with VR systems, hardware–software integration, ML and computational analysis; strong communication and independent research skills.
Unity, LICONN
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Sr. Applied Scientist, PXT Central Science
Boston or Seattle or Bellevue or Arlington or San Francisco
$192k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Multinational technology focused on e-commerce and cloud computing.
3+ YOEPhD or Master's+6yrs applied research; 3+ years building ML models; experience with deep learning, NLP, causal inference, and production ML systems; strong programming and communication skills.
Java, C++, Python, R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy, Hadoop, Spark, AWS, LLMs
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COMPUTER SCIENTIST (AI INNOVATION LEAD)
Fort Meade or Arlington or Quantico or Stafford
$167k-$197k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency: Federal security agency that vets government personnel and secures cleared industry for national security.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer science or specified mathematics, statistics, and computer science coursework, plus at least one year of specialized AI/ML architecture, Agile software engineering, governance, acquisition, and stakeholder liaison experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Agile, Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), NIST AI RMF, Software Acquisition Pathways, DoDI 5000.87, DoW CDAO, CIO
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Data Scientist
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
SAIC
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Premier technology integrator for defense, space, and civilian markets.
2+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph; bachelor\u0002s +2 years (or master\u0002s); experience in software architectures, ML, ontologies, dataset generation, model evaluation, responsible AI, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), and cloud architectures.
Microsoft Office, Scrum, SAFe
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Staff Applied Scientist (Distribution Center Solutions)
Alabama or Arkansas or California or Colorado or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Kentucky or Massachusetts or Michigan or Montana or Missouri or Nevada or New Jersey or New York or North Carolina or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Texas or Washington or Utah or Virginia or Wisconsin or Ontario
$169k-$252k/yr RemoteFull Time
Afresh
Afresh: Private AI software helping grocery retailers order, manage, and sell food with less waste.
4+ YOEMS/PhD in a quantitative field (or equivalent experience), 4+ years industry experience (PhD) / 8+ years (MS), expertise in ML/forecasting/operations research/stochastic optimization, ability to implement scalable Python data-stack solutions.
Python, numpy, torch, pandas, Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
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Data Scientist
Sterling or Tampa
OnsiteFull Time
Core One Solutions
Core One Solutions: Private U.S. defense contractor providing intelligence analysis, operational support, training, logistics, and strategic services to government clients.
5+ YOEMaster's degree preferred in a technical field; 5–12 years of data science or operations research experience, including 5 years supporting combatant command, joint headquarters, or Defense Department environments.
R, R Shiny, Python, Python Shiny, SQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, MAVEN Smart Systems, Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE), Advana, AI, ML, Git, Large Language Models
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Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$113k-$238k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CACI
CACINYSE: CACI: Provider of specialized IT and mission-critical government services.
7+ YOEMaster's in quantitative field +7 years experience, US citizen with active Top Secret/SCI clearance (polygraph), strong ML, statistics, Python/SQL, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Spark/Airflow, TensorFlow/PyTorch/scikit-learn, and Linux experience.
AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, SQL, Spark, Airflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Linux
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Data Scientist, Senior
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$99k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Global firm providing management, technology, and engineering consulting services.
6+ YOERequires 6+ years in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics, 3+ years Python, TS/SCI with polygraph, and high school diploma/GED. AI/ML and TensorFlow or PyTorch preferred.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, VSAT, Microsoft Windows, Linux
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Senior Data Scientist
Woburn or Arlington
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Systems & Technology Research
Systems & Technology Research: Advanced research and development for national security and defense.
3+ YOEMS with 3+ years of experience or PhD in a related quantitative discipline; AI/ML experience, Python and data science tools, research ability, communication skills, and active Secret clearance required.
Python, NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, matplotlib, AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Dask, MapReduce
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Data Scientist, Senior
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$99k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Global firm providing management, technology, and engineering consulting services.
6+ YOERequires 6+ years in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics; 3+ years Python; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; high school diploma/GED. AI/ML and TensorFlow or PyTorch preferred.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, VSAT, Windows, Linux
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Data Scientist II
Fort Belvoir or United States
RemoteFull Time
Maximus
MaximusNYSE: MMS: Government services and health administration partner for public programs.
3+ YOEActive Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required; Master's/Bachelor degree in quantitative field; 3+ years research experience; advanced proficiency with statistical tools, ML frameworks, cloud platforms, and Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SPSS, SAS, Python, R Shiny, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, CNN, GAN, LSTM, RNN, XGBOOST, Hadoop, SQL, HIVE, Spark, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, AWS Sagemaker, Databricks, AI-platform, MLOps, PowerBI, Tableau, Scala, Julia
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Principal Applied Scientist - TS/SCI
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$140k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vantor
Vantor: Forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence.
12+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain CI polygraph; 12+ years’ experience; master's or PhD; modeling, statistics, physics-based modeling, Python, scientific computing, and AI/ML experience.
Python, scientific computing libraries, AI/ML
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