Branch Head - Open Rank (Mid-Senior Level)-EOSL-Onsite

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The Self Protection Systems Branch is part of the Electromagnetic Warfare and Survivability Modeling and Simulation (EWSMS) Division under GTRI's Electro-Optical Systems Lab (EOSL). The Self Protection Systems Branch conducts analysis of system-level self-protection capabilities, including high fidelity modeling of threat capabilities as well as prediction of flare, jammer, and other countermeasure performance. Capabilities include:
- The development, optimization, and effectiveness evaluation of IR and RF countermeasures and how they are employed
- IR signature testing, measurement, and modeling
- Thought leadership in the EO/IR community, including EO/IR training, education, and government white hat functions

EWSMS provides modeling, simulation, and analysis of platform and system effectiveness and survivability in one-on-one, few-on-few, and many-on-many scenarios, as well as comprehensive kill chain analysis.

Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success.

• Develops and executes plans for the growth and sustainment of the branch that achieves EWSMS, EOSL and GTRI goals and objectives
• Execute internal research that focuses on branch, division, lab and corporate strategic areas and develop long term personnel plans to meet objectives
• Engage with other branches and divisions in internal marketing of branch capabilities
• Develop and submit white-papers and proposals to support program development
• Conduct performance evaluations for branch personnel
• Perform mentoring, coaching and training of branch members in technical and other areas
• Conduct recruitment, hiring, termination, and administration of personnel
• Oversee administration of personnel programs including security, ethics & compliance, pay & benefits
• Monitor projects and tasks executed within the branch, engaging outside the branch as required
• Conduct manpower planning for branch programs, projects and tasks
• Provide leadership of internal programs, projects, and tasks to include management of branch overhead budgets and spending
• Communicate branch plans and progress to division and lab management
• Support project directors in division Monthly Project Status Reviews (MPSRs)
• Coordinate with division & lab management, computer support, sponsored research support, lab operations, facilities, communications, research security, human resources and other support organizations
• Represent the division and laboratory as a subject matter expert at consortiums, symposiums, and expositions
• Develop physics-based models of EO/IR and RF systems and countermeasures to evaluate and optimize their effectiveness in operational scenarios
• Run simulations and algorithm optimizations
• Collaborate with project team members and project sponsors to specify technical requirements, schedules, and program risk analysis
• Assist in the design, development, and demonstration of EW simulation experiments
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• At least five years of relevant experience related to the design, employment, or test of IR, EO, and/or RF systems in national defense scenarios
• Experience with Linux and open-source tools
• Experience with one or more programming languages used in modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Developing, running, and conducting analysis from physics level models of threat systems, blue self-protection systems, and countermeasures
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• A proven track record in engaging current and potential sponsors for contract development, including writing competitive proposals and white papers
• Experience in modeling, simulation, optimization, and testing of EO/IR aircraft survivability and sensing equipment, including missile warning systems, IR search and track systems, and expendable and laser countermeasures
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis of RF systems including RF sensors and expendables
• Detailed knowledge of and experience using industry and/or government standard M&S tools including GTSIMS, ESAMS, TMAP, MOSAIC, ITASE, MODTRAN, AFSIM, FLIGHTS, etc
• Expertise in IR and RF surface-to-air and air-to-air threat systems
• Experience leading technical teams related to modeling and simulation or software development
• Experience in the fields of remote sensing, machine learning, or computer vision
• Experience leading small to mid-sized teams of research engineers and technical staff

10% - 25% travel

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

• 5-13+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• 3-11+ years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• 0-8+ years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline

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

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

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

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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