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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$150,000 and above
No Traveling
IT - Software
Bethesda, MD (On-Site/Office)

Job Title: Computer Scientist

Location: Bethesda, MD

Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance

Job Description:

Overview:

We are seeking a Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance
(SETA) Support Specialist to join our team in support of a government
research funding organization dedicated to investing in high-risk,
high-payoff research programs to tackle some of the most difficult
challenges of national security.

The successful candidate will support the government program manager by
participating in or leading all activities in support of the Program
lifecycle in the areas of program development, source selection,
execution, closeout, and transition. The candidate will also be
responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical
progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project
management best practices are followed by performers, independent
verification and validation (IV&V) entities, and within the government
funding organization itself.

This research program is advancing cutting-edge methods in computer
vision, 3-D reconstruction, and multi-sensor imagery analysis to create
photorealistic, navigable site models.

Responsibilities

- Support the Program Manager in tracking schedules, deliverables,
risks, and budgets.

- Review performer deliverables and provide technical assessments on
algorithms, data integration, and rendering fidelity.

- Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and updates for
stakeholders.

- Coordinate with test and evaluation partners to align assessments
with program goals.

- Conduct literature reviews and state-of-the-art surveys to benchmark
progress.

- Facilitate performer meetings, site visits, and program reviews.

Qualifications

Required:

- Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Engineering, or
related field.

- 5+ years of experience in computer vision, photogrammetry, 3-D
reconstruction, or machine learning.

- Familiarity with multi-modal imagery (UAV, satellite, ground,
surveillance).

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical
algorithms.

- Excellent communication skills, including experience writing
technical reports and delivering presentations.

Desired:

- Experience supporting government R&D programs (DARPA, IARPA, DoD).

- Knowledge of AR/VR rendering engines (Unity, Unreal Engine).

- Ability to translate technical results into mission impact for
diverse stakeholders.

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Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced
research and national mission impact. You will collaborate with leading
universities, research labs, and industry partners on groundbreaking
technologies with real-world applications in defense, intelligence, and
humanitarian response.
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