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DaqScribe Solutions

Location:
United States

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Contract work

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Principal Investigator (PI) to support proposal development and lead research efforts in several topic areas, including machine learning for signal processing (MLSP), real-time signal processing (DSP), and embedded (high-performance) computing architectures. This is a remote contractor role supporting research topics funded by the U.S. government (USG), including but not limited to the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The PI will lead a proposal team for submission to one or more federal research opportunities, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs. This is a Remote Contractor position for the proposal development and SBIR Phase I contract performance period. A contingent full-time position may be negotiated and offered in the event of a successful SBIR Phase II award.

Job Responsibility:

Lead proposal development for federal research opportunities in relevant topic areas or related domains
Manage and guide a multidisciplinary research team through concept, execution, and delivery
Design, implement, and evaluate novel signal processing and machine learning methodologies
Contribute to commercialization strategies stemming from federally sponsored R&D projects
Interface with government sponsors, collaborators, and internal teams throughout the research lifecycle
Participate in the “Technology Transfer” and commercialization process for all prototypes and technologies developed through government-funded research projects

Requirements:

Strong background in embedded computing systems and real-time signal processing
Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Proven leadership in conducting research projects and managing small teams
Skilled in data analysis and research methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a remote environment
Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
U.S. citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain and obtain a security clearance at the Secret (S) and Top Secret (TS) levels

Nice to have:

We encourage the submission of reference samples from SBIR or other publicly released government contract awards, published research books, papers, or articles.

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Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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