Research Scientist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Research Scientist to join our team in Catonsville, MD.

The Research Scientist will support advanced research initiatives focused on HPC (High-Performance Computing) and ML (Machine Learning) benchmarks. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and reporting of computational experiments that advance mission-critical analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing, testing, and documenting benchmark results on HPC (High-Performance Computing) systems in a machine learning environment
• Writing and maintaining code to build and execute tests using C++, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
• Executing provided data sets and programs to evaluate system and model performance
• Analyzing benchmark results and preparing clear, detailed technical reports of findings
• Collaborating with researchers and technical teams to refine testing methodologies and improve performance evaluation processes
• Ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and traceability of experimental results

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience performing research, software development, or computational analysis in a related technical field.
• Experience programming in C++ and working with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of related experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience; or Ph.D. with 4+ years of related experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current/Active TS/SCI w/ Poly

Physical Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.