Autonomy Systems Engineering Branch Lead

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta seeks an Autonomous Systems Engineering Branch Head for the Applied Systems Lab's ATTD. Lead sponsored research projects and manage a 7-15 FTE branch, aligning with DoD programs and autonomy tech transition efforts.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, developing proposals, engaging sponsors, and delivering system-level autonomous air vehicle solutions.

Qualifications

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Math, or related field.
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Math, or related field.
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Math, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals.
• Develop and integrate autonomous air vehicle system capabilities.
• Mentor engineers on the team.
• Engage with current and potential sponsors.
• Develop proposals for new research.

Skills

Leading small teams

Systems engineering

Unmanned autonomous systems

Proposal development

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

ARINC 429

Ethernet

RS-422

SysML

FACE/OMS/UCI

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta seeks an Autonomous Systems Engineering Branch Head for the Applied Systems Lab's ATTD. Lead sponsored research projects and manage a 7-15 FTE branch, aligning with DoD programs and autonomy tech transition efforts.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, developing proposals, engaging sponsors, and delivering system-level autonomous air vehicle solutions.