Cyber Research Principal Investigator

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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