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Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist - Secure AI Lab

2 Locations💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-08-01

Core

Conducting research into vulnerabilities of AI and ML algorithms and securing systems against adversarial manipulation to protect mission capabilities for government customers.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist (Adversarial AI & Security)

Builds

Prototype operational capabilities and defensive techniques for government sponsors

Domain

National Security / Defense / Adversarial Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

adversarial machine learning, research strategy, technical writing, grant proposal writing, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, scientific method application

Preferred skills

experience in counter AI research, AI/ML algorithm defense, applied adversarial ML

Technologies

adversarial machine learning frameworks, AI/ML algorithm testing tools

Responsibilities

Identify and investigate emerging AI technologies, publish original research on AI vulnerabilities, adapt existing research to solve real-world problems, transition research capabilities to government sponsors, lead interdisciplinary teams to develop prototype operational capabilities, plan and execute overall research strategy, mentor junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship

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