Georgia Tech Research Institute
Associate Division Chief - GTRI - ICL - Open Rank
Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview:The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
Project/Unit DescriptionThe Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL) Communications Systems and Spectrum Division (CSSD) is looking for an Associate Division Chief / senior Communications Engineer who is eager and capable to support the development of innovative adaptive communications and spectrum learning systems across a broad range of spectrum and is looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment.
The Division's projects fuse advanced signal processing, adaptive communications technologies, advanced algorithms, machine learning, and sophisticated modeling and simulation to develop solutions for systems that include cognitive communications, intelligent wideband spectrum sensing, electronic warfare systems, and next-generation cellular network technologies, including 5G / 6G. The Division supports work across many branches of the Department of Defense (DoD), including the Army, Navy, and Office of the Secretary of Defense. Key products include deployed prototype systems, communication and spectrum sensing systems, machine learning algorithms, physics-based modeling and simulation tools, and system analyses.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Communications Engineer with a diversified background and exposure to related domains such as radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and/or communications security. Additionally, the ideal candidate has held organizational management positions and has experience with supporting individuals in professional development and career planning, project oversight, personnel management, and research strategy development and execution.
Job PurposeLead multiple sponsored research projects. Assist Division Chief with operations including overhead budget management, hiring, AIS support and facilities management.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Division space and facilities including moves, furniture, office assignments and equipment
Manage Division overhead budgets including RMA, Professional Development and Materials and Supplies
Ensure sponsored research projects are appropriately supported - Assist Division Chief with hiring
Required Minimum Qualifications
Experience in communications, spectrum sensing, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning/artificial intelligence, or applied mathematics
Experience with advanced (e.g., 5G and FutureG) communication systems
Experience working on Department of Defense research
Formal team leadership experience, both organizational and project execution
Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance
PhD in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
12 years of experience in communications systems research or development
Experience with electronic warfare threat systems
Expertise in signal processing, electromagnetics, modeling & simulation, machine learning, image, or control theory
Travel Requirements10% - 25% travel
Education and Length of Experience
9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
U.S. Citizenship RequirementsDue to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type RequiredCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
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Project/Unit DescriptionThe Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL) Communications Systems and Spectrum Division (CSSD) is looking for an Associate Division Chief / senior Communications Engineer who is eager and capable to support the development of innovative adaptive communications and spectrum learning systems across a broad range of spectrum and is looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment.
The Division's projects fuse advanced signal processing, adaptive communications technologies, advanced algorithms, machine learning, and sophisticated modeling and simulation to develop solutions for systems that include cognitive communications, intelligent wideband spectrum sensing, electronic warfare systems, and next-generation cellular network technologies, including 5G / 6G. The Division supports work across many branches of the Department of Defense (DoD), including the Army, Navy, and Office of the Secretary of Defense. Key products include deployed prototype systems, communication and spectrum sensing systems, machine learning algorithms, physics-based modeling and simulation tools, and system analyses.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Communications Engineer with a diversified background and exposure to related domains such as radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and/or communications security. Additionally, the ideal candidate has held organizational management positions and has experience with supporting individuals in professional development and career planning, project oversight, personnel management, and research strategy development and execution.
Job PurposeLead multiple sponsored research projects. Assist Division Chief with operations including overhead budget management, hiring, AIS support and facilities management.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Division space and facilities including moves, furniture, office assignments and equipment
Manage Division overhead budgets including RMA, Professional Development and Materials and Supplies
Ensure sponsored research projects are appropriately supported - Assist Division Chief with hiring
Required Minimum Qualifications
Experience in communications, spectrum sensing, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning/artificial intelligence, or applied mathematics
Experience with advanced (e.g., 5G and FutureG) communication systems
Experience working on Department of Defense research
Formal team leadership experience, both organizational and project execution
Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance
PhD in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
12 years of experience in communications systems research or development
Experience with electronic warfare threat systems
Expertise in signal processing, electromagnetics, modeling & simulation, machine learning, image, or control theory
Travel Requirements10% - 25% travel
Education and Length of Experience
9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
U.S. Citizenship RequirementsDue to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type RequiredCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
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