About the job
About Our Team
The Sensors Division at Systems Technology Research (STR) is dedicated to pioneering technology advancements in sensor systems and platforms aimed at enhancing national security. Within this division, the Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group leverages cutting-edge autonomy research to address real-world challenges through physics-based modeling and simulation. Our research focuses on key algorithmic domains, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), control theory, sensor signal processing (particularly radar and electro-optical/infrared), tracking, optimization, and resource allocation. Our application domains encompass manned air platforms, such as the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment, unmanned aerial vehicles, and space assets, primarily serving the Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research initiatives.
The Role
We are on the lookout for a talented Senior Research Scientist to join the SAAM Group. In this role, you will spearhead research initiatives, design and implement innovative capabilities, and contribute to our autonomy mission. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across various STR campuses, you will plan and execute technical projects, prepare insightful reports and presentations for clients, support proposal development, and create groundbreaking solutions to complex national security challenges. Your focus will be on innovating and applying AI/ML and other decision-making algorithms to advance autonomy capabilities, particularly in simulation environments.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully executing research projects with minimal supervision. Proficiency in software development, as well as strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to lead peers are essential for this position.
Interviews for this role will include an in-person or virtual presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and enhance state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to conduct studies and derive conclusions addressing autonomy challenges.
- Build, upgrade, and maintain algorithms within software frameworks.
- Design, develop, validate, and manage extensive simulations and simulation tools.
- Contribute to detailed technical reports and presentations for government stakeholders, elucidating the implications of simulation results on national security.

