Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Computing Lab

Highlights

• Lead novel advanced computing research shaping national defense AI agenda.
• Turn research results into mission-scale prototypes for government customers.
• Prototype and evaluate emerging hardware in relevant operational environments.

What they offer

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Fitness center access

Ideal candidate

Creative, curious collaborator with deep research experience who loves solving mission-driven problems. You enjoy leading teams, mentoring others, and turning cutting-edge ideas into real-world defense capabilities.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline with 10 years experience, or MS with 8 years, or PhD with 5 years
• Able to travel to Arlington SEI office, sponsor sites and conferences with 25% travel outside home location
• Subject to background check and able to obtain and maintain Department of War security clearance
• Published track record of conducting research and applying scientific methods
• Mastery of C/C++, Python, Verilog/VHDL and other pertinent languages, tools and frameworks
• Experience leading research projects, collaborating across teams and mentoring researchers
• Experience writing and delivering successful research proposals and leading resulting projects
• Experience working with Department of War and Intelligence Community