Research Engineer jobs in Washington

Mission Engineering Research and Operations Support Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers,

Full-time

USD 110,400.00 - 193,500.00 per year

Mission Engineering Research and Operations Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 117,300.00 - 249,600.00 per year

Lead UI/UX Design & Research Engineer

Remote

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Overview GovCIO is currently seeking a Lead UI/UX Design and Research Engineer . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience engaging with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Software Architects, Software Quality Assurance, and customers to drive Human/Customer Centric research, design, and implementation of application user interfaces. The candidate will work closely with React/Redux and Full Stack Developers to guide design, execution, and implemenation, and deliver exceptional user exp

Full-time

USD 170,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year

AI Research Software Engineer Senior (hybrid, Orlando, Secret)

Remote or Orlando, Florida

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Job Description Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Artificial Intelligence and be part of a team that's revolutionizing the industry? Look no further! The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team is seeking a high energy, highly motivated, and experienced individual to join our Applied AI team, specifically the Cognitive Modules portfolio. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from prototypes to deployment, and

Full-time

USD 108,800.00 - 191,820.00 per year

Senior Research Engineer

Remote

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2d ago

DescriptionAt Murmuration, we believe that Americas promise is shaped and reshaped by the best ideas and ideals of its communities, and the dreams of the people who believe in a better life for themselves, their families, and each other. We help organizations build power in their communities in four key ways: we organize a network of values-aligned partners; we provide deep, data-driven insights into people, places, and perspectives; we develop tools that make organizing and engagement easy and

Full-time

190,576

Vulnerability Research Engineer and Developer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Job Number: R0231147 Vulnerability Research Engineer and Developer Key Role: C ond uct research and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors into systems and networks. Develop CNO and CNE exploits, enable capabilities, and engineer attack methodologies. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to the development of new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft. Work on unusually complex national security problems and provide highly innovat

Full-time

USD 62,000.00 - 141,000.00 per year

Director of Offensive Cyber Research

Arlington, Virginia

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I'm working with a defense-tech team building offensive cyber capabilities used in real national security operations. They are seeking a Director of Offensive Cyber Research to lead offensive cyber capability development supporting real-world national security missions. You'll guide a distributed team of forward-deployed operators and Arlington-based research engineers, ensuring tools, tradecraft, and research outputs are operationally relevant and mission-ready. You'll own strategy and delivery

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Full-time

$200000 - $240000

Intermediate AI Research Engineer

McLean, Virginia

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Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting im

Full-time

USD 121,600.00 - 152,000.00 per year

Senior AI Research Engineer

McLean, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 143,600.00 - 179,500.00 per year

Senior Threat and Attack Research Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and c

Full-time

USD 166,000.00 - 220,000.00 per year

Cybersecurity Research Engineer

Fort Meade, Maryland

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to

Full-time

USD 126,300.00 - 243,100.00 per year

Sr Principal Research Engineer (Onsite)

Sterling, Virginia

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Date Posted: 2026-03-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-STERLING-21251-CUST ~ 21251 Ridgetop Cir ~ RIDGETOP (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At Raytheon, the foundation of ever

Full-time

USD 145,600.00 per year

SkillBridge Research Engineer - Cyber/EW

Columbia, Maryland

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Date Posted: 2026-03-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-MD-COLUMBIA-720 ~ 9861 Broken Land Pkwy ~ BBN COLUMBIA, Ste 400 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and De

Full-time

Lead Research Engineer

Remote or Eagan, Minnesota

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This posting is for proactive recruitment purposes and may be used to fill current openings or future vacancies within our organization. Do you love creating innovative solutions for customers? Then come and apply your skills and passion for technology at Thomson Reuters Labs. We are seeking a Lead Research Engineer who will bring expertise in AI and ML and is interested in building data-driven capabilities that transform the way legal, accounting, and government professionals work across the g

Full-time

USD 127,400.00 - 140,000.00 per year

RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Computational Materials Integrity

Remote or San Antonio, Texas

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Who We Are: We develop and apply advanced computational methods to assess the performance of a variety of engineering materials that are used in a wide range of systems with a particular focus on estimating the life and reliability of high-consequence engineering applications. We seek candidates skilled in analytical and numerical methods that support software development for fatigue crack growth and fracture of metallic materials under sustained and cyclic loading. Most relevant technical area

Full-time

USD 86,278.00 - 175,469.00 per year

Research Engineer - Power Electronics "CLEARANCE REQUIRED"

Remote or Niskayuna, New York

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Job Description Summary As a Power Electronics Research Engineer in Vernova R&D organization, you will be involved in the development of new power electronics concepts. Your work will include power electronics system modeling and simulation, design and testing of power converters and converter submodules, testing and characterization of power electronics devices, EMI filter design for converters application. You will contribute to the development of advanced power conversion concepts as well as

Full-time

USD 89,300.00 - 148,700.00 per year

LEAD GENERAL ENGINEER/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Washington, District of Columbia

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Summary You will serve as a LEAD GENERAL ENGINEER/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST in the Naval Systems Engineering Directorate, Cost Engineering and Industrial Analysis Group (SEA05C) of NAVSEA HQ Field Support of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT. Learn more about this agency Duties Help You will directly support the Ship System Cost Engineering Manager within SEA05C (Cost Engineering and Industrial Analysis Group) and lead a team of analysts in the development and support of cost es

Full-time

USD 143,913.00 - 197,200.00 per year

ENGINEER/PHYSICIST/MATHEMATICIAN/COMPUTER SCIENTIST/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Indian Head, Maryland

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2d ago

Summary You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Propellants and Energetics Propulsion in the Explosive Ordnance Engineering Group (SEA05E) in the Naval Systems Engineering Directorate (SEA 05) of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-04 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. Learn more about this agency Duties Help You will support Naval munitions

Full-time

USD 143,913.00 - 197,200.00 per year

Optical Scientist/Research Physicist

Washington, District of Columbia

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{"description": "DCS Corporation is looking for an Optical Scientist to develop novel sensing techniques for military applications. Essential job function: This is a laboratory-based position to design, build, test and analyze results from optical systems. Experience and interest in one or more areas of: optics, camera technology, image processing/analysis and signals processing. Interest in publishing and presenting results at relevant conferences and symposiums. The position is on-site at a Go

Full-time

Research Associate, Customer Insights - REMOTE

Remote or Reston, Virginia

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21d ago

Research Associate, Customer Insights Location: US Remote Ready to make a difference? To support our growth, we are seeking a Research Associate for our Utility Programs and Services (UPS) division to advance ICF's Customer Insights and Behavioral Science offerings. You will support a range of social and behavioral science projects for energy utility clients, applying both research expertise and project management skills. In this role, you will work closely with the team's customer insights and

Full-time

USD 67,355.00 - 114,503.00 per year

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