AIML Research Scientist Agentic Systems

Peraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support the development of AI-enabled products and technical capabilities for the FAA BNATCS Program. You will work closely with Labs internal Agentic AI teams in support of the Program CTO to perform analysis build software develop prototypes and contribute to mission-relevant solutions. Successful candidates will combine strong software engineering and AI/ML skills with curiosity adaptability and a collaborative mindset.

Within this role you will help build the next generation of AI-enabled mission capabilities in a hands-on environment where strong ideas adaptability and engineering execution matter. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful problems alongside high-caliber teams developing real products.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Design develop test and refine AI/ML-enabled applications and components supporting Digital Command Center objectives
• Conduct analysis experimentation and coding in support of agentic AI workflows and technical products
• Build software using Python and other languages as required by the mission and technical environment
• Integrate LLMs and API-based AI services into usable tools and workflows
• Collaborate with internal Labs teams to move ideas from prototype to practical capability
• Contribute across the stack as needed including data processing backend logic orchestration and user-facing features
• Evaluate emerging tools frameworks and technical approaches relevant to AI-enabled mission systems
• Support a team culture grounded in learning agility openness to feedback and strong collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience Masters with 3 years or PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML experience
• Strong software development experience with expertise in Python
• Experience with one or more additional programming languages such as C C or JavaScript
• Demonstrated AI/ML experience through a record of professional work research prototypes or delivered technical projects
• Experience working with LLMs at the API level
• Familiarity with agentic AI concepts autonomous workflows or intelligent orchestration patterns
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work in an evolving technical environment
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain an FAA Public Trust suitability
• Must be local to and able to commute to one of our on-site locations: Annapolis Junction MD; Bowie MD; or Herndon VA

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ML libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Familiarity with Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Experience with infrastructure/orchestration tooling such as Kubernetes and Terraform
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI stack
• Experience with full-stack development or end-user product development
• Background in applied research rapid prototyping or mission-oriented software development

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.