LEAD ENGINEER - SR. COMPUTER SCIENTIST - Kinesioception Lead

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a qualified professional to develop automated perception and decision-support solutions. The candidate will manage diverse projects in domains such as data science and human performance optimization, using machine learning techniques. Required qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and experience in software development plus project management. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a background in business development for identifying leads are essential. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience in machine learning or related applications.
• Experience with neural network development preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new research directions in machine learning and data science.
• Apply machine learning solutions for decision-support systems.
• Manage project aspects including budget and reporting.

Skills

Machine learning

Software development

Project management

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

10-01545

Who We Are:

The Kinesioception Section develops automated perception and decision-support solutions for commercial and government clients in multiple domains, including human performance, data science, artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, decision intelligence, and cognitive performance.

Objectives of this Role:

• Identify and pursue new research directions for current and emerging technologies in machine learning, data science and analytics, biomedical engineering, neuromorphic processing, and human performance optimization.
• Guide junior staff and customers in R&D concepts and practices and implementation of decision-support solutions.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding technical direction.
• Capture new research projects with new and existing clients.
• Establish an industry presence by presenting our research and networking at conferences, workshops, and symposiums.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Apply state-of-the art machine learning software solutions for various decision-support intelligent system applications.
• Interact with team members and customers to discuss technical solutions to problems.
• Manage the various aspects of a project (e.g., technical goals, team tasking, project budget, reporting).
• Interact with clients (and potential clients) to discuss and propose technical solutions to unique problems.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or directly related degree field- 3 years experience with PhD, 4 years experience with Masters, 5 years experience with Bachelors.
• 3-5 years: Industry experience in software development, machine learning, biomedical, medical, or human performance optimization applications. Experience with neural network development and associated tools and frameworks preferred.
• 1+ years: Business development experience; identifying and sourcing potential leads and customers; engaging with customers and identifying problem to be solved and developing statements of work; contract negotiation and closing the deal.
• Experience with leading project teams, budgets, schedules, risk management; excellent written, verbal, interpersonal skills.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.