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Senior Research Scientist - Software Defined Radio

Peraton Labs
College Park, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

The program, led by Peraton Labs with external infrastructure support, conducts advanced research for the customer on a variety of topics, including cybersecurity, RF solutions, and quantum communications. Mission focus is on developing next-gen tools for detecting cyber-attacks, enhancing network resilience, and improving small-form factor sensor systems while maintaining a focus on cutting-edge technologies like machine learning and software-defined networking.

About The Role

Peraton Labs is seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist to join our team supporting fully cleared research efforts for our Maryland customer. You will work on cutting-edge research and development projects in a collaborative and innovative team environment and will be instrumental in solving the most complex challenges in a broad range of initiatives in computer network defense, secure-by-design techniques, and cyber operations and experimentation platforms. Your expertise and areas of interest may be applied on one or more programs, providing you numerous opportunities to learn and grow.

Within this position you will be responsible for designing, developing, and prototyping Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions for wireless systems. You will work in teams to research concepts and develop cutting edge solutions to complex problems. You will also be required to communicate the results of research through customer presentations and publications.

This position will require on-site work at our College Park, MD or Laurel, MD locations.

Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of 8 years of experience with BS/BA; 6 years with a MS/MA; 3 years with a Ph.D.

Required Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in developing SDR solutions
  • Strong written and spoken communications/presentation skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Open Air Interface (OAI) or srsLTE software stacks
  • Experience with LTE standards.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $146,000 - $234,000

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