Senior AI Planning Research Scientist – Job Order 3407

Senior AI Planning Research Scientist – Job Order 3407

Preferred location: Silver Spring, MD
Secondary location; Basking Ridge, NJ
Active Top Secret clearance required.
$146,000 to $234,000
Hybrid, 3 days on-site per week

Who we’re looking

Cyber: We are looking for staff with a strong interest (and ideally a track record) in cybersecurity research and development.
Generalists: You should have a breadth of knowledge across multiple domains. You’ll typically focus your work on the domain(s) of your specialty or preference, but a strong multi-domain awareness and ability is required. You should have a curiosity to learn new technology.
Tangible: You’ll work on applied research programs to conceive and develop prototypes to solve cutting-edge, complex problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:

Requires 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with PhD.
Skills and Experience You Should Possess:

Experience developing and deploying sophisticated AI planning solutions
Expertise in common AI planning approaches such as behavior trees, GOAP, HTN, etc.
Expertise in one or more system languages: C, C++, Go, etc.
Expertise in Python
Expertise in designing, developing, and testing software modules related to emerging embedded cyber capabilities, high-availability network protocols, cyber mission planning, and reasoning systems.
Modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)
Experience running docker containers
Experience developing in Linux
A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up-to-date with developments in your field
Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions
US Citizenship Required
Additional Desired Skills:

Ability to grasp the “big picture” and see beyond specific problems
Network emulation frameworks including CORE, EMANE, MiniNet
Experience with Networking Protocols
Familiarity with one or more assembly languages (x86/64, ARM, MIPS, etc.)
Experience with configuring Network appliances
Experience with threat intelligence research
Minimum Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret, able to obtain TS/SCI

Target Salary Range
$146,000 – $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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