Research Scientist

5 days ago
Company MANTECH
Location Catonsville, Maryland
Employment Type Full-time
Posted on March 30, 2026
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Job Description

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 high-performance computing and 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 high-powered 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:

  • Must have a 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.