Chief Scientist, Human–Machine Innovation

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a creative, collaborative technical leader to guide innovation and technology development in the Human-Machine Engineering group. You will shape strategy, mentor talent, and collaborate with sponsors to translate mission challenges into impactful concepts and prototypes.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, assess technical merit of proposals, and promote collaboration, publications, and IP.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human-machine teaming relevant field including engineering, computer science, psychology, sociology, AI/ML, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional work experience in design, development, and delivery of technical products and solutions.
• Experience with developing task descriptions and competitive proposals.
• Experience interacting with and developing trusted relationships with sponsors.
• Effective mentoring skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Active Final Secret clearance with potential to obtain TS/SCI; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and catalyze new concept and technology development across the Group's portfolio for a variety of sponsors.
• Assess the health and evolution of the Group's technical competencies and strategic investments.
• Partner with Program Managers and Group leadership to translate mission challenges into research directions and sponsor opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan strategy and assist in transitioning R&D concepts and prototypes to the warfighter.
• Promote publication of work, IP disclosures, conferences and workshops, and collaboration initiatives.

Skills

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD preferred

5+ years experience

Proposals & sponsors

Mentoring

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a creative, collaborative technical leader to guide innovation and technology development in the Human-Machine Engineering group. You will shape strategy, mentor talent, and collaborate with sponsors to translate mission challenges into impactful concepts and prototypes.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, assess technical merit of proposals, and promote collaboration, publications, and IP.