Innovative Research Engineer - Optimization & Dynamics

CACI International Inc; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI’s Cyber Science and Technology Division to apply advanced algorithms and tackle complex optimization and dynamical systems challenges. You’ll research, develop, and implement innovative solutions using state-of-the-art methods—including machine learning—integrated into larger hardware and software systems.

This role offers technical leadership, opportunities to present to customers, and involvement in business development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or related discipline, plus at least 5 years’ experience.
• Proven experience developing algorithms and software applications.
• Strong background in optimization, signal processing, dynamical systems theory, and analysis of linear/nonlinear systems.
• Significant experience with Python and C++.
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems and utilities.
• Experience with standard modeling and simulation software packages, tools, and methods.
• Ability to anticipate strengths and weaknesses of algorithmic solutions; perform simulation, testing, and evaluation to compare alternatives quantitatively.
• Effective communication skills for presenting research outcomes to senior staff and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership in organizing and executing technical efforts.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain, maintain, or transfer required security clearance.
• Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and justify performance of algorithms for optimization, signal processing, and dynamical systems
• Conduct detailed modeling and simulation, quantifying impacts of candidate solution architectures
• Oversee development of standalone applications and major software subsystems, ensuring adherence to software best practices
• Assist in creating detailed technical plans, including tasks, schedules, and labor estimates
• Develop automated tests to rigorously evaluate algorithms and software capabilities
• Contribute as a core team member during proposal development and project execution

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Algorithms

Signal processing

Dynamical systems

Leadership

Education

MS in CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Modeling software

Simulation tools

Job description

CACI’s Cyber Science and Technology Division to apply advanced algorithms and tackle complex optimization and dynamical systems challenges. You’ll research, develop, and implement innovative solutions using state-of-the-art methods—including machine learning—integrated into larger hardware and software systems.

This role offers technical leadership, opportunities to present to customers, and involvement in business development.