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Contract Professionals, Inc.
Job Title: Computer and Information Research Scientist
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000/year
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Computer and Information Research Scientist to conduct advanced research and develop innovative hardware and software solutions supporting Department of Defense programs. This role focuses on applying computer science principles to solve complex technical challenges, develop emerging technologies, and support major defense weapon systems initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in computer and information science to develop innovative hardware and software solutions.
- Analyze complex technical problems and develop effective computing solutions.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and emerging technologies to support new applications and system capabilities.
- Design and evaluate computer hardware, software, and supporting technologies.
- Develop technical concepts, prototypes, and research solutions for defense applications.
- Assign and prioritize technical tasks to meet program objectives and schedules.
- Collaborate with managers, engineers, vendors, and government stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
- Support the development of advanced computing technologies for major weapon systems programs.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve system capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. In lieu of a degree, 14 years of related experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years supporting Department of Defense weapon systems development or acquisition programs.
- Strong understanding of computer hardware, software development, and advanced computing technologies.
- Experience conducting technical research, systems analysis, and solution development.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government customers.
Clearance Requirements:
- Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance required.
Why Join CPI?
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineering, technical, and defense professionals with leading employers for over 40 years. We provide dedicated recruiter support, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on innovative, mission-critical defense programs that help shape the future of national security.
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Senior Computer and Information Research Scientist
Marathon TS, Inc.
Client II LCAT: Senior Computer and Information Research Scientist, 113
Location: NDOC, Bethesda, MD (full-time on-site)
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience. A degree within one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering. However, in lieu of a Bachelor's degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered.
Summary:
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Reverse Engineer to join our team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will perform in-depth analysis of software, firmware, and hardware systems to uncover its true functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and understand their operational context. This position requires a holistic approach, combining dynamic system analysis, static binary reverse engineering, and document exploitation to reveal not just what a system does, but why and how it supports its mission objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
-System Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of compiled software and binaries. Employ forensic techniques to extract critical artifacts, understand system architecture, and identify key software components.
-Dynamic System & Environment Analysis: Utilize virtualization and sandboxing environments (VMware, KVM/QEMU) to run and observe software in its native operating environment. Perform system call tracing, network monitoring, and file system analysis to reveal real-time behaviors and interactions.
-Live Debugging and Analysis: Perform live, on-system debugging to step through code execution in real-time. Correlate dynamic findings with static analysis from Ghidra/IDA Pro to validate assumptions, understand complex logic, and uncover obfuscated functionality.
-Static Reverse Engineering: Use advanced reverse engineering tools, with a focus on Ghidra and IDA Pro, to decompile and disassemble software. Analyze code paths, extract indicators, and uncover hidden or malicious logic not apparent through dynamic analysis alone.
-Vulnerability and Capability Research: Investigate and identify vulnerabilities, undocumented features, and Client capabilities within target systems. Develop proof-of-concept exploits and assess their potential operational impact. Model and simulate specific features and functions to understand how software was developed, compiled, and deployed.
-Tool Chain Mastery: Employ a specialized toolchain for analysis, including disk imagers, virtual machine managers, network scanners, and debuggers to perform end-to-end exploitation.
-Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers in SWRE methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Required Qualifications:
-3+ years of demonstrated experience in software reverse engineering, with a preference for backgrounds in material exploitation, malware analysis, or vulnerability research.
-Understanding of Windows and Linux operating system internals, x86/x64 and ARM assembly, and CPU architecture.
-Experience with static analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja.
-Experience with debugging tools such as WinDbg, GDB, and similar platforms.
-Experience with virtualization, sandboxing, and emulation tools such as VMware, KVM, QEMU, and others.
-Experience with the SWRE toolchain, including network analysis tools (Wireshark, nmap) and Linux command-line proficiency.
-Experience with forensic disk image analysis to mount, modify, and extract artifacts from raw disk images.
-Ability to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications.
-Experience in Linux/Unix environments, including advanced command-line operations and system-level administration.
-Knowledge of low-level programming languages (C, C++, Assembly) and scripting languages such as Python, Java, or .NET.
-A solid understanding of common security practices and the ability to identify security flaws in software architecture.
Desired Qualifications:
-Active DoD 8570, IAT Level II Certification.
-Knowledge of advanced firmware analysis techniques and methodologies.
-Knowledge of secure boot processes.
-Familiarity with hardware-level attack techniques such as side-channel analysis or fault injection.
-Experience with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development.
-Experience monitoring hardware-level buses and interfaces such as i2C, USB, or JTAG.
-Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies for firmware vulnerabilities.
-Strong documentation skills to maintain detailed records of analysis processes and findings.
Senior Staff / Staff Research Scientist
Dyania Health
Dyania was born with the mission to find clinically critical and relevant insights buried within electronic medical records and release these insights to inform and drive clinical care and clinical research. Our vision is to make sure every patient gets the right care at the right time based in medical decisions precisely informed by their own data. Each patient’s medical record would take a provider nearly 2 hours to read once, let alone read again and again for all the updates cumulated over time. It would be humanly infeasible to achieve even if there was an army of available human clinicians with time that they could spare. Moreover, if so much of medicine is undiscovered, how is an AI model meant to reason appropriately if humans do not know or agree on the right answer? What does high performing reasoning mean in a world of discord and vagueness?
Synapsis AI is the answer.
At Dyania Health, we built Synapsis AI over years of AI research, clinicians annotating data and real world tests to acutely understand and overcome every challenge at the point of care. The reason why we became obsessed with solving this problem has its roots in the very core of what is an innately human problem.
The RoleWe are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Research Scientist to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI/ML and LLM-based models for clinical data understanding.
This is a senior, hands-on research role. You will build and customize models, design architectures, and drive ML innovation from concept through production. This is not a data science or analytics role—we are looking for someone who deeply understands how models work internally and can independently solve complex, open-ended problems.
Leveling is based on experience:
- Staff Research Scientist: 7+ years of relevant experience
- Senior Staff Research Scientist: 10+ years, including technical leadership responsibilities
- A senior researcher who builds models, not dashboards
- A hands-on technologist who understands model architecture, training, and optimization
- Someone who can define strategy, lead initiatives, and still write production-quality code
- A strong independent problem solver comfortable with ambiguity and research-driven development
- A technical leader who can mentor others while delivering individually
- Design, build, train, and deploy AI/ML and LLM-based models
- Own the full model lifecycle: problem definition, research, prototyping, training, evaluation, and deployment
- Apply strong understanding of ML and AI fundamentals to real-world biomedical problems
- Develop and optimize models using Python and modern ML frameworks
- Research emerging techniques and propose innovative solutions aligned with product and business needs
- Independently analyze complex, ambiguous problems and determine appropriate modeling approaches
- Evaluate and recommend technical solutions and system architectures
- Translate research concepts into scalable, production-ready systems
- Contribute to long-term ML and AI strategy and technical vision
- Lead cross-project research and development initiatives
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and engineers
- Establish best practices for experimentation, model development, and deployment
- Influence technical roadmaps and architectural decisions
Requirements
Required Qualifications- 7+ years (Staff) or 10+ years (Senior Staff) of experience in AI/ML research or ML engineering
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong hands-on experience building, training, and deploying ML and AI models, including LLMs
- Deep understanding of model fundamentals and architecture design
- Proven ability to solve problems end-to-end, from research through implementation
- Advanced proficiency in Python for model development and training
- Experience customizing models rather than relying solely on pre-built solutions
- Ability to independently research, evaluate, and propose technical approaches
- Publication record in top-tier AI, NLP, or ML conferences
- Experience working with EMR or other complex clinical datasets
- Experience with multi-modal AI systems
- Prior senior or lead-level technical experience
- Familiarity with regulatory considerations for clinical AI systems
- Experience contributing to long-term technical strategy or system architecture
- PhD is welcome but not required
- We lead with empathy for patients and our teammates
- We value small egos, self-awareness, and humility in our teammates
- We appreciate flexible and adaptive attitudes towards solving problems, as strategic priorities may shift
- We love diversity of thought, perspective, working style, skill set, knowledge, and interests amongst our team
- We value open dialogue and brainstorming across multidisciplinary teams
Dyania Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation
Base salary range: $150,000 – $240,000 per year.
The salary range represents Dyania Health's good-faith estimate of the base compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related considerations.
This position may also be eligible for participation in Dyania Health's employee stock option plan.
Benefits
Benefits available to eligible employees include:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Professional Development Support
- Life and disability Insurance
Work Arrangement
Hybrid position requiring approximately 3–4 days per week in our Jersey City, NJ office, with approximately 1 day per week remote.
Research Scientist, Microfluidics and Proteomics
RX2 Solutions
JOB TYPE: Contract to Hire
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA - Onsite
START DATE: November/December 2026
We are seeking a Research Scientist to join an early-stage life sciences company developing innovative tools for proteomics research. The company focuses on electrokinetic microfluidic devices integrated with mass spectrometry and database search technologies designed to help laboratories study proteins more efficiently and reliably. This hands-on position combines laboratory research and development with scientific grant proposal writing, including leading an NIH Phase 2 funding application as Principal Investigator. The selected candidate will work closely with company leadership to advance product development, initially focusing on research laboratory applications, with potential future diagnostic applications. As the company grows and achieves its funding objectives, there may be opportunities to advance into a senior leadership position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on laboratory research using microfluidic devices and mass spectrometry instrumentation.
- Support research and development efforts to advance the company's initial product for laboratory research applications.
- Lead the NIH Phase 2 funding application process, serving as Principal Investigator.
- Prepare scientific grant proposals and applications for future research funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with company leadership to develop funding proposals based on established research objectives and project requirements.
Qualifications
- Approximately four years of experience developing laboratory tools, scientific instrumentation, or closely related technologies.
- Educational or professional background in chemistry, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience in at least one of the following technical areas:
- Proteomics database searching and related technologies.
- Electrokinetic microfluidic devices used in conjunction with mass spectrometry.
- Eligibility to serve as Principal Investigator on NIH grants, with no restrictions or disqualifications from federal research funding.
- Ability to perform hands-on laboratory research while managing scientific writing and grant development responsibilities.
- Broad technical capabilities and the ability to contribute across multiple areas of research and development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience preparing scientific grant proposals, particularly for NIH funding.
- Experience with both microfluidic device development and proteomics software or database searching.
EOE STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Computer and Information Research Scientist
Contract Professionals, Inc.
Job Title: Computer and Information Research Scientist
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000/year
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Computer and Information Research Scientist to conduct advanced research and develop innovative hardware and software solutions supporting Department of Defense programs. This role focuses on applying computer science principles to solve complex technical challenges, develop emerging technologies, and support major defense weapon systems initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in computer and information science to develop innovative hardware and software solutions.
- Analyze complex technical problems and develop effective computing solutions.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and emerging technologies to support new applications and system capabilities.
- Design and evaluate computer hardware, software, and supporting technologies.
- Develop technical concepts, prototypes, and research solutions for defense applications.
- Assign and prioritize technical tasks to meet program objectives and schedules.
- Collaborate with managers, engineers, vendors, and government stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
- Support the development of advanced computing technologies for major weapon systems programs.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve system capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. In lieu of a degree, 14 years of related experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years supporting Department of Defense weapon systems development or acquisition programs.
- Strong understanding of computer hardware, software development, and advanced computing technologies.
- Experience conducting technical research, systems analysis, and solution development.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government customers.
Clearance Requirements:
- Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance required.
Why Join CPI?
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineering, technical, and defense professionals with leading employers for over 40 years. We provide dedicated recruiter support, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on innovative, mission-critical defense programs that help shape the future of national security.
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.