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Pacific Defense
Pacific Defense
51 – 200 Employees
AerospaceDefenseManufacturing
Pacific Defense develops electromagnetic spectrum technology for military applications, serving the Department of Defense and its partners. Its work spans electronic warfare, radio-frequency systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, with applications in defense communications, cyber operations, and signals intelligence. The company operates at the intersection of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing, supporting teams working on technologies intended to strengthen mission capabilities.
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AI Research Scientist — Hybrid, Virginia

Develop and advance algorithms for electronic warfare, autonomy, sensing, and intelligent systems at Perceptronics. Turn research into operational capabilities supporting national security missions.

USUnited StatesVAVirginiaHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredAI Research ScientistMachine Learning Engineer
C++Python

Description

  • Investigate complex technical challenges and develop algorithmic solutions
  • Review research literature to identify relevant methods and assess how they can be adapted
  • Build, test, evaluate, and improve prototype algorithms across AI, statistics, optimization, estimation, search, signal processing, machine learning, and related disciplines
  • Examine complex datasets and system behavior to uncover patterns and choose suitable computational methods
  • Evaluate competing approaches and refine algorithms using experimental evidence, theoretical analysis, and operational needs
  • Work with scientists and engineers to incorporate algorithms into operational software and hardware
  • Present technical methods, experimental findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Track academic research and emerging techniques, identifying ways to apply them to Perceptronics challenges

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, robotics, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, controls, or a related technical discipline; an advanced degree is preferred
  • Strong grounding in algorithms and at least one area including probability and statistics, optimization, estimation, signal processing, control theory, search and planning, or machine learning
  • Experience developing algorithms for statistical estimation, optimization, search and planning, controls, signal processing, tracking, sensor fusion, clustering, anomaly detection, or machine learning
  • Ability to interpret technical literature and turn research concepts into functioning algorithms
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, including analysis of assumptions, tradeoffs, failure modes, and alternative solutions
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, or comparable programming languages
  • Experience with scientific-computing and machine-learning libraries is beneficial
  • Experience in electronic warfare, RF signal processing, autonomy, robotics, unmanned systems, multi-agent systems, tracking, sensing, or related defense applications is highly desirable but not required
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative technical team
  • U.S. citizenship and willingness to obtain a security clearance are required

Benefits

  • Employee premiums are fully covered under the top health insurance policy
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Opportunities for career advancement

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