Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Systems

Job Location s: US-MD-College Park | US-MD-Laurel

Peraton Labs is seeking a skilled and experienced Application Prototype Engineer to join our research team supporting fully cleared research efforts for our Maryland-based IC customer. You will work on cutting-edge research and development projects in a collaborative and innovative team environment and will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and enhancing research prototype application systems, ranging from processing-intensive analytics to real-time systems and business management solutions.

You would work both independently and collaboratively within our research team to create and refine innovative prototypes based on documented requirements.

Your responsibilities may include:

This position requires full-time on-site work out of College Park, MD or Laurel, MD.

Required Qualifications:

• 12 years of application prototype development experience with a BS in Computer Science or related discipline, 10 YOE with a MS, or 8 years with a Ph.D. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree (totaling 16 years).
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, C, Java, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git Hub, Agile methodologies, Jenkins, and software development practices.
• Hands-on experience in designing algorithms, database interfaces, and complex data queries.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively with internal employees, sub-contractors, and the customer.
• This position requires a current/active TS/SCI with Poly.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with the research and development environment.
• Knowledge of hardware/software tradeoffs and COTS/GOTS integration.
• Experience in quality control processes for prototype development.

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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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