POSITION OVERVIEW
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Research Scientist/ Engineer at all levels in multiscale traffic simulations (macro/meso/micro), traffic management and signal control, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) research and development. Areas of focus include large traffic network management, traffic flow theory, traffic signal operation/control, DSRC/cellular based V2I, V2V applications, and Connected/Automated Vehicles. Experience with multi-modal transportation system management/modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence is a plus.
JOB DUTIES
• Conduct innovative research and development in traffic control/operation, ITS, and transportation network
• Conduct traffic simulations to support applications of AI/machine learning algorithms for improved traffic management and operations
• Test and improve transportation system hardware and software
• Write research proposals and technical reports
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Proficient in traffic control algorithm development
• Proficient in traffic simulation and signal timing software such as VISSIM, CORSIM, Aimsun, and Synchro. Out of the options listed, VISSIM proficiency is particularly desired.
• Proficient in hardware/software in the loop simulation, traffic signal control, and interface standards (NEMA, 2070, NTCIP, etc.), high-resolution signal controller data analysis
• 3+ years of experience in traffic simulations, traffic data analysis, traffic incident management, traffic signal control, and DSRC/cellular based CAV applications
• Good writing/communication skills
DESIRED SKILLS
• Wide-area traffic network modeling/management
• Basic knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (e.g. expert system, neural network, etc.)
• High-resolution signal controller data analysis, signal performance measure, traffic safety study, traffic flow prediction/demand forecast
• JAVA, C, VB, Database and Linux programming skills
• DSRC protocols, CAV
• Proposal writing experience
EDUCATION
Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (CE), Transportation Engineering (TE), Electrical Engineering (EE)/Computer Science (CS), or related field.
