Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 05 January 2025. AFRL/RDSMC seeks to hire a Cyber Research Principal Investigator in Kihei, HI.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Applies novel algorithms to solve multifaceted Department of Defense problems in mission areas including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, logistics, autonomous systems, operational planning, and space domain awareness.
• Develops new methods or algorithms where body of scientific knowledge is lacking.
• Recommends investment in supercomputer emerging technology guided by strategic goals given by the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) or the Director of the Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC)
• Defines achievable technical tasks given open-ended problems and develops methodology to resolve anticipated problems.
• Identifies uncertainties in problem sets and mitigates technical risk through prototyping, rapid testing, and analogous research.
• Develops methods to evaluate and interpret data to establish research exit criteria and provide conclusive scientific knowledge.
• Engages in organizational planning activities defining long-term research paths and guiding own and team members' research tasks.
• Recommends MHPCC development and procurement efforts that support DoD science and technology (S&T), test and evaluation (T&E), acquisition, and warfighter communities.
• Identifies potential partners of HPC resources and initiates collaborative efforts to support their mission through MHPCC development, resource access, training, or site-specific solutions.
• Meets expectations dictated by the HPCMP for reliability, performance, cost controls, and other defined metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

Negotiable After Selection

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar field required.
• Must be a US citizen and be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar field desired.
• Previous experience conducting individual and team research is desired.

(Requisition No. 24543)

Additional Information

The position is a 4-year renewable, term position. The position is non-supervisory, but requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.