Georgia Tech Research Institute
Branch Head - Communications Engineer - GTRI - ICL
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 a Branch Head for the Advanced Communication Systems Branch (ACSB) / senior Communications Engineer who is eager and capable to support the development of platforms supporting innovative communications and spectrum-sensing 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, 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 / FutureG. 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 responsibilities of the Branch Head are divided between leadership and independent research. 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 secure communications. Additionally, the ideal candidate has held leadership positions and has experience with supporting individuals in professional development and career planning. Candidates should have a strong desire to work with other team members while designing, implementing, testing and fielding innovative communications platforms with integrated signal processing algorithms after performing tradeoff analysis to provide solutions for communications and spectrum sensing problems of interest to the DoD.
Job PurposeLead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success.
Research, design, development and prototyping of communications equipment and systems. Utilizing experience and knowledge of end-to-end communications systems to architect novel and robust communications systems including emerging software-defined radio platforms and other emerging commercial communication systems and advanced tactical networks. Establish key performance requirements for various target radios across multiple operating bands, environments and targeted applications. Develop, implement, characterize and test leading-edge waveform and communications technologies enabling greater performance while enhancing EW capabilities through secure communications.
Key Responsibilities
Recognized SME in technical domain. Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals
Seek out and respond to opportunities for new research
Support presentations and travel to support new business development
Ensure that the branch is continuing to pursue new and novel research efforts through judicious use of internal R&D funding
Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding
Determine branch hiring needs
Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel
Conduct staff appraisals
Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings
Coordinate with division leadership as required
Additional Responsibilities
Identify new opportunities to expand our advanced communication systems sponsor base
Research activities supporting sponsored projects
Program management of specific research projects
Managing researchers with diverse skill sets such as software, firmware, and hardware design
Development and execution of internal research and development programs supporting the division strategic vision
Development of proposals for new research efforts
Required Minimum Qualifications
Experience in developing advanced communication systems, implementing or designing waveforms, and integrating communication implementations on SDR platforms
Deep understanding of communications theory related to radio frequency devices
Demonstrated recent performance in successful development of external customers, proposal development, and sponsor awards
Demonstrated recent experience in leading research projects and managing researchers
Demonstrated technical achievements in the research related to ACSB technical areas
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
Active Secret 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 ExperienceThis position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will 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 Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields of study.
7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields of study.
4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields of study.
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 a Branch Head for the Advanced Communication Systems Branch (ACSB) / senior Communications Engineer who is eager and capable to support the development of platforms supporting innovative communications and spectrum-sensing 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, 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 / FutureG. 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 responsibilities of the Branch Head are divided between leadership and independent research. 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 secure communications. Additionally, the ideal candidate has held leadership positions and has experience with supporting individuals in professional development and career planning. Candidates should have a strong desire to work with other team members while designing, implementing, testing and fielding innovative communications platforms with integrated signal processing algorithms after performing tradeoff analysis to provide solutions for communications and spectrum sensing problems of interest to the DoD.
Job PurposeLead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success.
Research, design, development and prototyping of communications equipment and systems. Utilizing experience and knowledge of end-to-end communications systems to architect novel and robust communications systems including emerging software-defined radio platforms and other emerging commercial communication systems and advanced tactical networks. Establish key performance requirements for various target radios across multiple operating bands, environments and targeted applications. Develop, implement, characterize and test leading-edge waveform and communications technologies enabling greater performance while enhancing EW capabilities through secure communications.
Key Responsibilities
Recognized SME in technical domain. Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals
Seek out and respond to opportunities for new research
Support presentations and travel to support new business development
Ensure that the branch is continuing to pursue new and novel research efforts through judicious use of internal R&D funding
Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding
Determine branch hiring needs
Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel
Conduct staff appraisals
Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings
Coordinate with division leadership as required
Additional Responsibilities
Identify new opportunities to expand our advanced communication systems sponsor base
Research activities supporting sponsored projects
Program management of specific research projects
Managing researchers with diverse skill sets such as software, firmware, and hardware design
Development and execution of internal research and development programs supporting the division strategic vision
Development of proposals for new research efforts
Required Minimum Qualifications
Experience in developing advanced communication systems, implementing or designing waveforms, and integrating communication implementations on SDR platforms
Deep understanding of communications theory related to radio frequency devices
Demonstrated recent performance in successful development of external customers, proposal development, and sponsor awards
Demonstrated recent experience in leading research projects and managing researchers
Demonstrated technical achievements in the research related to ACSB technical areas
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
Active Secret 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 ExperienceThis position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will 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 Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields of study.
7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields of study.
4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields of study.
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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