Principal Investigator

Description

The Amivero Team

Amivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital   services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or   improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is   focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge, and   reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved. 

Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods   to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software   services that impact hundreds of millions of people. 

As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy   for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for   solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very   important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to Reston, VA 
• US Citizenship Required to obtain Government Clearance

The Gist…

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Principal   Investigator (PI) to lead advanced research and prototype development   projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and   possess a deep background in Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, and/or Data   Engineering. This role is integral to developing groundbreaking solutions,   contributing to patentable innovations, and advancing the state of applied   research in high-impact areas.

What Your Day Might Include…

• Drive scientific discovery and lead R&D   efforts that address complex national security and technological challenges. 
• Spearhead end-to-end solution development,   from ideation and feasibility studies to prototyping, testing, and   transitioning innovations into practical applications.
• Work will directly contribute to the creation   of next-generation technologies and lead to the submission of patent   applications or peer-reviewed publications.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, government   clients, and external research partners, and will be expected to maintain   awareness of technological trends and align research activities with   strategic priorities. 
• Play a key role in shaping research roadmaps,   informing policy and program decision
• Lead and design cutting-edge research   investigations in fields including ML, data science, and emerging   technologies.
• Develop and iterate on prototype solutions to   demonstrate technical feasibility and innovation.
• Drive efforts related to intellectual property   creation and support the patenting process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams   including software engineers, data scientists, product teams, and government   stakeholders.
• Author technical papers, research   documentation, and project reports.
• Translate research outcomes into deployable   and scalable solutions.
• Present findings and progress to technical and   executive audiences.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and federal   research protocols and security requirements.

Requirements

You’ll Bring These   Qualifications… 

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in research roles within government, academia, or industry.
• Strong technical background in machine learning, data engineering, and statistical modeling.
• Proven experience in developing working prototypes and applied research projects.
• Demonstrated experience with the patent process or generating intellectual property.
• Proficiency with Python, R, MATLAB, or similar scientific computing tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a federal or defense research environment.
• Familiarity with data security, model governance, and operational constraints in secure environments.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or patents filed/granted.
• Experience in managing grants or research programs.

**Due to compliance and operational considerations, we are currently unable to hire employees residing in the following states: California, Illinois, New York, Washington and Colorado. If you reside in these states, please check future postings with Amivero as our hiring capabilities may expand over time.

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amivero complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.