Project/Unit Description The Signals and Systems Division (SASD) in the Advanced Concepts and Technologies (ACT) Laboratory seeks qualified candidates for the position of Electronic Systems Architect (ESA) in Atlanta, GA.
ACT develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics- and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing. Domains include optical systems engineering research, lidar, sensing and seekers, photonic devices and microelectronics, mission engineering analysis with a focus on survivability, traditional and asymmetric threat analysis, and ground maneuver warfare.
Job Purpose The Electronic Systems Architect designs, develops, and deploys integrated hardware, software, and total electronic system solutions for the organization. This position provides significant technical leadership in the organization through technical team leadership, leading design decisions on major programs, providing recommendations and implementation details about system modules including software, hardware technologies, and deployment requirements. The Electronic Systems Architect has the ability to independently implement or provide technical leadership to any portion of the design process.
Key Responsibilities - Develop system architectures to deploy complex electronic systems
- Support all phases of program execution, but primarily invest time in the program design and implementation phases
- Perform comparative analysis to similar systems, assessing system strengths and weaknesses
- Research system theory and design concepts and implementation methods to help in determining system functionality, state of the art, and potential weaknesses
- Take ownership of moderate team development while mentoring others
- Author technical reports and presentations for projects of high complexity
- Compile report input from other researchers and prepare final report deliverables - Serve as the primary author of pertinent white papers and competitive proposals
- Provide technical vision to sponsors
Additional Responsibilities - Identify new opportunities for research in system architecting
- Lead efforts for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tasks, including descriptive system and mission modeling efforts using SysML
- Contribute to overall community's knowledge through publishing, presenting, and participating in national societies and symposia
- Integrate with study planning, mission modeling, and data analysis functional teams
- Generate and document systems requirements and design implementations
- Develop skills and training as part of the greater GTRI workforce using professional development funding
- Contribute to the innovative, cutting-edge software research using Independent Research and Development (IRAD)
Required Minimum Qualifications - BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, Biology, or a related discipline
- At least two (2) years of experience or demonstrated proficiency with at least one of the following languages:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to convey highly technical material in a clear, concise manner to a nontechnical audience
- Able to act in varied roles as both a technical resource and in leadership positions
- Ability to work in a secure space without access to the internet or personal electronic devices
- Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications - Active TS/SCI Clearance
- MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, Biology or a related discipline
- Experience developing complex, software-intensive, military or avionics systems using system engineering processes and methodologies.
- Proficiency in using model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
- Experience managing the data for a medium to large engineering effort
- Software experience with Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter Notebooks
- Familiarity with Cameo Systems Modeler or its related family of tools, including Teamwork Cloud
- Experience utilizing DevOps tools such as the Atlassian tool suite or GitLab
- Direct contribution to business development opportunities: identifying leads, preparing proposals, and obtaining contract awards
- Direct leadership, supervision, or management of a team
Travel Requirements 10% - 25% travel
Education 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
- 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 7 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Systems Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related 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/.
