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Junior AI/ML Research Scientist [$252k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance
SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Jul 2026
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Salary
$252k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Junior
Job Description
Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered. Summary: • Develop and evaluate AI/ML models and agentic systems. • Design experiments and analyze performance. • Define evaluation criteria and document technical findings. • Author technical reports and decision-support documentation. • Utilize Python, Git, Jira, Confluence, and technical writing skills. Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 6+ years • Total Compensation: $252k+ yearly Job Description: • Develop evaluation methodologies and experimental designs for assessing model and agent performance, including capability, reliability, and limitation analyses. • Conduct reviews of current state-of-the-art AI/ML evaluation methods and emerging techniques to inform approach selection. • Define and document evaluation criteria, success metrics, and assessment rationale in partnership with Data Scientists. • Assess candidate models and agentic systems and produce written technical findings and recommendations. • Author technical reports, evaluation plans, and decision-support documentation for stakeholders. • Agentic AI • Mathematics • Python • Git • JIRA • Confluence • Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence • Data Science • Communications/Technical Writing About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency
Skills
Machine Learning
Confluence
Git
HTTPS
Jira
Python
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