Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Conduct software R&D activities, including development, implementation, prototype modeling, and simulation.
• Perform testing and validation of software systems and software for prototype deployment.
• Provide software development subject matter expertise across diverse application areas.
• Contribute to technical proposals, publications, and whitepapers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create solutions for autonomous systems, robotics, and decision support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in software engineering, data science, or applied R&D.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern ML/AI development workflows.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
• U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with a focus on ML/AI, data-intensive systems, or optimization.
• Experience contributing to government, defense, or security-related R&D programs.
• Familiarity with simulation-based models (physics-based, agent-based, or stochastic).
• Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, or LLM-enabled systems.
• Experience with C++, Java, or cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud).

Benefits

• Multiple retirement plan options with generous matching.
• Tuition waivers for classes and advanced degree programs.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.

About the Company

The Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University conducts cutting-edge applied R&D focused on advancing resilience against 21st-century risks. Located at the NU Innovation Campus in Burlington, MA, KRI leverages academic and industry partnerships to develop solutions in autonomous systems, robotics, and machine learning.