Project/Unit Description The A&A Engineer will support research and development projects in the Electromagnetic Warfare and Survivability Modeling and Simulation (EWSMS) Division under GTRI's Electro-Optical Systems Lab (EOSL). The EWSMS Division provides modeling, simulation, and analysis of platform and system effectiveness and survivability in one-on-one, few-on-few, and many-on-many scenarios, as well as comprehensive kill chain analysis.
Job Purpose 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.
Key Responsibilities - Perform data cleaning and fundamental data analysis using existing tools with senior guidance
- Execute algorithm tests in accordance with limited direction from senior researchers
- Contribute to algorithm design discussions
- Design and/or modify aspects of algorithm design and implementation
- Contribute to technical report execution
- Participate in sponsor discussions of program technical status and research results
- Accompany lead engineer to sponsor sites for meetings and analysis
- Accomplish specific technical and writing objectives for the development of conference presentations and journal publications
- Aid in literature searches.
Additional Responsibilities - Develop physics-based models representing sensors, and weapons operating in national defense scenarios
- Develop and optimize detailed mathematical models representing missiles, aircraft, and vehicle signatures
- Leverage existing or develop new methods of analysis for various aspects of kill chains and kill webs
- Interface with high-performance computing cluster to execute large-scale simulation analysis
- Travel to sponsor locations to support meetings and attend test events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications - Workplace experience utilizing Python, C/C++, or Matlab
- Workplace experience with Linux operating systems
- Workplace experience performing modeling, simulation, and analysis of sensors, weapons, or platforms
- Experience with version control systems (Eg. Git)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications - Active Secret Clearance
- A Master's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or a related technical discipline
- Experience conducting modeling, simulation, and analysis for RF, EO, and/or IR systems using AFSIM, Benchmark, ESAMS, Mosaic, ITASE, GTSIMS, Matlab, Python or related tools and languages
- Experience with Perl, Modtran, Fortran or Ada
- Experience with Simulink
- Experience with modeling of directed energy weapons using SHaRE, HELEOS, LEEDR, or JREM
Travel RequirementsEducation and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement.The final job offerwill be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
- 2-13 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline
- 0-11 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline
- 0-8 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline
Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.
U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Benefits at GTRI 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: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.
