Job Description:
Looking to make an impact by developing disruptive artificial intelligence technologies? Saab Inc.’s Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence (AI) group is seeking an innovative Chief Scientist to capture new Autonomy & AI programs and lead research & development (R&D) efforts as a Principal Investigator. You will guide others on technical teams through defining, architecting, implementing, integrating, verifying, delivering, and maintaining autonomy and artificial intelligence-based capabilities for multi-domain unmanned vehicles, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Highly collaborative research and development, including the design and exploratory investigation of novel systems with Ph.D.-level subject matter experts and academic researchers.
Leading multidisciplinary development teams across partner industry and university organizations.
Leading multidisciplinary proposal teams, including development of strategic captures and developing close relationships with government research and development program managers at DARPA, ONR, and other DoD organizations.
Leading algorithm design and software development, in collaboration with academic researchers and government stakeholders.
Documenting and presenting technical ideas and progress to C-suite level executives and socializing team accomplishments internally and externally through journal publications and conference participation.
Leading software integration, architecture design, and demonstrations with military-relevant hardware prototypes.
Leading & mentoring a team of engineers in the design, implementation, integration and testing of military software & hardware systems.
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in research and development, possibly inclusive of academic experience depending on the relevance of the research areas.
- Past accomplishments in business development, both in leading successful R&D captures and writing winning proposals.
- Prior experience in leading R&D efforts, including IRADs and government-sponsored R&D programs.
- Prior experience with DoD or with U.S. government customers.
- Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
- Expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and/or autonomy algorithms. Experience with automatic target recognition, explainable artificial intelligence, federated learning and data fusion, tracking, modern & classical control, and/or sensor resource management autonomy algorithms.
- Programming language proficiency in Python and/or C++.
- Experience with machine learning software implementation using TensorFlow, Pytorch, Keras, or other machine learning libraries. Experience with implementation of unsupervised, supervised, and/or reinforcement learning approaches.
- Familiarity with Git, JIRA, and general agile development & DevSecOps/MLOps workflows and modern software project management practices.
- Familiarity/advocate of publish-subscribe service-oriented and containerized/portable architectures.
- Ability to lead others remotely. Interest and comfort working in a hybrid work environment.
- Ability to travel and work closely with university professors and students, including but not limited to West Lafayette, IN (Purdue University), Boston, MA and Arlington, VA.
- Passion for leading the invention of disruptive new technologies, via both hardware and software prototyping.
- Interest in the radio frequency (RF) domain and cognitive RF technology.
- Interest in working with the military and supporting live demonstrations at military installations.
- Ability and willingness to support all phases of programs from concept development through program execution and final delivery.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of your time, both international and domestic.
- Absolutely MUST have a passion for learning and interest in advancing state-of-the-art technology.
Extras: No candidate is expected to have all of these “extras”, but if you have some, this position may be an especially exciting fit for you.
- Experience with maritime systems development, including autonomous surface and underwater systems.
- Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS systems.
- Experience with EO/IR, passive and active radar integration and more generally software/hardware integration.
- Experience with in-field testing and validation of systems.
- Understanding of Digital Signal Processing Concepts.
- Experience or passion in edge processing and working with embedded systems.
- Experience with large language models, autoencoders, or generative adversarial networks.
- Image processing, feature identification, and tracking, including pattern recognition, automatic target recognition, and anomaly detection.
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art game theory and optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with Koopman Operator Theory, implementation, and applications.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud-based architecture experience.
- Experience with DevSecOps, MLOps, CI/CD systems, and associated development philosophies.
- Experience with ROS, ROS2, ROS-M, Gazebo, Unity and/or Unreal simulations, or game development. Familiarity with the MOOS-IvP maritime autonomy architecture.
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background check including, at a minimum, a criminal record check, education, and employment verification.
Skills and Experience:
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of relevant experience in research and development, possibly inclusive of academic experience depending on the relevance of the research areas.
Past accomplishments in business development, both in leading successful R&D captures and writing winning proposals.
Prior experience in leading R&D efforts, including IRADs and government-sponsored R&D programs.
Prior experience with DoD or with U.S. government customers.
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
Expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and/or autonomy algorithms. Experience with automatic target recognition, explainable artificial intelligence, federated learning and data fusion, tracking, modern & classical control, and/or sensor resource management autonomy algorithms.
Programming language proficiency in Python and/or C++.
Experience with machine learning software implementation using TensorFlow, Pytorch, Keras, or other machine learning libraries. Experience with implementation of unsupervised, supervised, and/or reinforcement learning approaches.
Familiarity with Git, JIRA, and general agile development & DevSecOps/MLOps workflows and modern software project management practices.
Familiarity/advocate of publish-subscribe service-oriented and containerized/portable architectures.
Ability to lead others remotely. Interest and comfort working in a hybrid work environment.
Ability to travel and work closely with university professors and students, including but not limited to West Lafayette, IN (Purdue University), Boston, MA and Arlington, VA.
Passion for leading the invention of disruptive new technologies, via both hardware and software prototyping.
Interest in the radio frequency (RF) domain and cognitive RF technology.
Interest in working with the military and supporting live demonstrations at military installations.
Ability and willingness to support all phases of programs from concept development through program execution and final delivery.
Ability to travel up to 25% of your time, both international and domestic.
Absolutely MUST have a passion for learning and interest in advancing state-of-the-art technology.
Extras: No candidate is expected to have all of these “extras”, but if you have some, this position may be an especially exciting fit for you.
Experience with maritime systems development, including autonomous surface and underwater systems.
Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS systems.
Experience with EO/IR, passive and active radar integration and more generally software/hardware integration.
Experience with in-field testing and validation of systems.
Understanding of Digital Signal Processing Concepts.
Experience or passion in edge processing and working with embedded systems.
Experience with large language models, autoencoders, or generative adversarial networks.
Image processing, feature identification, and tracking, including pattern recognition, automatic target recognition, and anomaly detection.
Familiarity with state-of-the-art game theory and optimization techniques.
Familiarity with Koopman Operator Theory, implementation, and applications.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud-based architecture experience.
Experience with DevSecOps, MLOps, CI/CD systems, and associated development philosophies.
Experience with ROS, ROS2, ROS-M, Gazebo, Unity and/or Unreal simulations, or game development. Familiarity with the MOOS-IvP maritime autonomy architecture.
Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Drug-Free Workplaces:
Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits:
Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:
Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
Employee stock purchase program with employer match
About Us:
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 18,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in seven U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.