Algorithm & Analysis Engineer - ASL - Open Rank - (Hybrid)

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The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) Systems Integration Division (SID) supports systems integration, system architecture, and product development projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) manned and unmanned aircraft improvement programs. SID researches military aircraft specializing in avionics, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, intelligence systems, and tactical communication/datalink systems. The SID team's engineering roles include Avionic Systems Engineering, Algorithm Engineering, Datalink Engineering, and Embedded Systems Engineering.

The Algorithm & Analysis Engineer is responsible for the development and support of state-of-the-art algorithms involving data fusion, sensor fusion, machine learning, manned/unmanned avionics improvement programs, and genetic programming. The Algorithm & Analysis Engineer focuses on the design, analysis, software/hardware implementation, optimization, profiling, and experimental evaluation of computer algorithms, bridging the gap between algorithm theory and practical applications of algorithms in software engineering. Additionally, the Algorithm & Analysis Engineer conducts statistical analysis of multi-modal and time-varying data to characterize and quantify system qualities and deficiencies, resulting in recommendations and development of improvements.

• Design data cleaning and analysis strategies, proposing new tools and modifications to existing paradigms.
• Design and execute algorithm tests, providing oversight to others.
• Lead algorithm design discussions for entire studies.
• Architect overall algorithms with detailed system and integration considerations.
• Lead technical report execution and provide oversight to others.
• Lead discussions with sponsors for large portions of research.
• Serve as technical lead for small projects at sponsor sites, providing guidance to others.
• Lead technical execution and writing for sections of journal articles and conference presentations.
• Conduct literature searches for finding new avenues of thought and bodies of work to explore.
• Serve as a mentor to student researchers, including co-ops, Graduate Research Associates (GRAs), and others through Institute programs.

• Development of Algorithms integrated with fielded military systems.
• Development of Data Analysis solutions.
• Performing Data Analysis to evaluate performance of systems and algorithms.
• Interact with sponsors, and their designees, to ensure sponsor satisfaction with work products and develop new sponsorship.
• Contribute to development of proposals containing Algorithms, Data Fusion, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Genetic Programming, or Data Analysis.
• Act as the project or task lead for assigned projects being responsible for cost, schedule, technical quality, staffing and sponsor interface.
• Ensure that all technical work is performed and documented to organizational and DoD standards (e.g. ISO 9001, DO-178C, mission critical) based on project requirements.
• Enforce organization policies and practices.

• Experience developing Algorithms and/or Data Analysis for military or avionics systems using disciplined engineering processes and methodologies.

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience developing military aircraft systems relevant algorithms.
• Experience analyzing performance data from military aircraft systems.
• Experience leading small to mid-sized technical tasks and/or teams.

• 10% - 25% travel.

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Mathematics or related technical field.
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Mathematics or related technical field.
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Mathematics or related technical field.

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link:

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