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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.   

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Location

Smyrna, GA (Metro Atlanta)

Project/Unit Description

The Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory's (SEAL) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) is looking for scientists and engineers with interest and experience in signal processing and algorithm development for radar applications. The ISR Division’s projects focus on advanced signal processing, adaptive sensor technologies, advanced algorithms, machine learning, and modeling and simulation for applications that include airborne radar, electronic warfare, and undersea systems. The division supports work across the Intelligence Community (IC) and the Department of Defense (DoD), including the Air Force, Navy, and Office of the Secretary of Defense. Key products include physics-based modeling and simulation tools, system analyses, sensor signal processing algorithms, and real-time prototypes. The ideal candidate will be an experienced researcher with desire to apply engineering, physics, and mathematics to radar ISR problems of interest to the DoD & IC.

Job Purpose

RF/Radar Systems Engineers work with a team to perform advanced system and algorithm development using established systems engineering approaches. Based on detailed trade studies and requirements analyses, radar systems engineers develop solutions to satisfy system requirements and perform functions related to all aspects of radar system design.  These functions include the development of the complete architectural design of radar systems, investigation and development of new algorithms to advance key sensor capabilities by leveraging signal processing techniques and novel waveform development, development of detailed simulations of algorithms and systems for design verification or to facilitate operational software development, the design of sensor modes that maximize sensor performance, the collection and analysis of data from laboratory or flight tests, and formal verification that the final design solution meet all system requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed RF subsystem and system design studies, testing plans, and analysis of requirements into detailed performance design criteria in conjunction with the technical lead and direct sponsor engagement.
• Design and build templates to assist SMEs in providing critical system information.
• Conduct product or system design synthesis translating requirements into physical architectures for RF subsystems and systems of moderate complexity.
• Analyze RF subsystem and system functionality as defined by requirements.
• Define/refine internal and external interfaces for RF subsystems and systems.
• Develop technical reports and diagrams detailing design description or performance as defined by requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will be interested in working in technical areas that include detection theory, estimation theory, RF systems analysis, adaptive array processing, and digital beamforming.
• The ideal candidate will be expected to participate in the execution of multiple simultaneous projects, including attending technical meetings, completing assigned technical tasks, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting their research to the technical team and technical sponsors.
• Tasking will be assigned to leverage the existing skills of the candidate, to include physics-based modeling, application of advanced mathematical techniques for data processing, digital signal processing, image processing, signals analysis, radar system modeling, and radar performance prediction.
• The ideal candidate will be expected to develop relationships with current and potential customers, and contribute to whitepapers and proposals.
• As their career evolves, candidates will be expected to lead proposals for new business, mentor junior staff, and lead projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than May 2025.
• Experience with radar applications, signal processing, or sensor algorithm development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by conference presentations or papers.
• Experience working classified DoD or DoE projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a similar related field.
• 3+ years of experience programming in Matlab.
• 3+ years research experience.
• Experience leading research and development teams.
• Demonstrated success at securing research funding.

Travel Requirements

<10% travel

Education and Length of Experience

Levels 3, 4, 5, 6

This 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

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• 3 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• 0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels. 

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

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