Mid Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Mid Research Scientist – Artificial Intelligence Engineer Job Category: Scientific/Analytical Requisition Number: MIDRE009756 Posted : April 24, 2026 | Full-Time Location: Raleigh, NC Metropolitan Area Description The Analytical and Spatial Intelligence Research Team (ASIRT) at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks scientists/researchers to develop AI, machine learning, and computer vision software to solve challenging problems for the U.S. defense and intelligence communities. We perform fundamental and applied research in areas including GenAI, Agentic AI Systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), backbone fine tuning, AI explainability, adversarial attacks, and World Models. Position Highlights Research, develop, test, and deploy artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision software. Process and integrate data from different sources, including satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, human wearables, and smart devices. Enjoy a challenging technical career with opportunities for personal growth. Team player able to communicate technical results effectively to others. Required Experience & Skills US citizenship required (green card holders are not eligible for this position). Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment). BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field with 5-7 years of experience, OR MS degree with 3-5 years of experience. Strong foundation and experience using AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and software libraries (jax, scikit‑learn, hugging‑face, ollama, langchain, langgraph, or similar). Experience in software development in Python and C/C++. Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability theory. Experience working with AWS cloud computing. Experience with collaborative software development and version control (Git). Proficiency in one of the following areas: mathematics, physics, robotics, sensor fusion, machine learning, computer vision, or signal processing. Education Required – Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field. Preferred – Masters or better in Computer Science or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ara