About Us
At SoarTech, we recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an essential force-multiplier for humans. Since our founding in 1998, our core mission has been to solve the most sophisticated problems faced by the military by supporting our warfighters with advanced AI solutions. Our technologies are developed to learn and adapt to new data and situations effectively and efficiently. We combine leading experts in research and engineering to develop unique, impactful solutions that save time, money, and lives. SoarTech is growing and we are looking for individuals interested in helping research, develop, and implement AI technology.
Job Description
Readiness & Medical Solutions Scientists/Principal Investigators (PIs) at SoarTech lead research, development and transition activities in the area of Medical Science & Technology (S&T) through the use of artificial intelligence, human behavior modeling, natural language processing, machine learning, multi-agent systems, deep learning, agent-based social simulation, data analytics, intelligent user interfaces, complex adaptive systems, decision support systems, learning technologies, augmented reality, virtual reality, simulation, robotics, data fusion, and/or game development.
Activities in this area include developing and executing new concepts for addressing some of the most challenging issues faced in the Military Healthcare System (MHS) as well as helping in proposals, and leading the execution of projects including research outcomes, engineering accomplishments, transition, and budget oversight. This position requires personal initiative to accomplish technological innovation and creativity in support of new business development and project execution and knowledge specific to the DOD MHS. This position serves as the primary liaison with research sponsors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Generate ideas and concepts (collaborating with others, both within and outside the company), to develop successful proposals for work within the MHS that align with SoarTech’s strategic mission of developing human-centered artificial intelligence solutions for the military’s toughest problems.
- Act in the capacity of Principal Investigator. This requires executing projects on time and within budget. This includes allocation of resources, ensuring delivery dates are met, and quality of work product meets customer needs and requirements.
- Collaborate with others in the translation of medical S&T into engineering practice, the development of project strategy, and the implementation and execution of goals and objectives for research programs.
- Provide leadership and coordination of staff supporting medical S&T projects and to contribute to existing projects as a technical contributor.
- Stay current in areas of relevant research through reviews of the literature and participation in industry-wide forums and discussions. Research Scientists disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations at scientific and community meetings, seminars and other venues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
- PhD or equivalent level experience in computer science, artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomy, or other relevant or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as DoD RDT&E Principal Investigator.
- Good communication skills, including facilitation, negotiation, and collaboration.
- Leadership, mentoring, and other skills needed to support teams and to work with subcontractors and prime contractors to accomplish common goals.
- Strong presentation skills and an ability to confidently present research concepts and technical efforts to a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to help position SoarTech for growth in DARPA, and other DoD RDT&E funding organizations and/or position SoarTech for growth at AF LCMC, GVSC, DUI and other DoD acquisition funding organizations.
- Familiarity with the DoD R&D and/or acquisition community players, processes and procedures and ability to help position SoarTech for growth and long-term work in the community.
- Demonstrated professional maturity.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance.
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
- Experience writing software code, as a means to better communicate with engineers as part of your project teams.
- Strong writing skills with author publication record in peer-reviewed journals with demonstrated expertise in an established area of research interest.
- Established record of research accomplishment, including a history of obtaining significant external funding in the DoD research community.
- Experience with contracts and other legal documents desired, including experience in federal government acquisition process.
- Experience in developing effective collaborations with academic and industrial partners.
- A general understanding of Project Management best practices for scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Active-duty military experience.
- An active Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Prolonged periods working outdoors at test ranges.