Branch Head - Open Rank - EOSL

Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's Mission Is To Develop Leaders Who Advance Technology And Improve The Human Condition. The Institute Has Nine Key Values That Are Foundational To Everything We Do Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Project/Unit Description The Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) Branch is one of five branches in the Electro-Optical Infrared Systems Division (EISD), which is organized under the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL) at GTRI. The division’s project portfolio spans the breadth of optical systems technologies and applications with sponsors from across the DoW. The PED Branch is responsible for software development across all optical systems as well as algorithm development for image processing, data fusion, data visualization, and related requirements. Direct reports currently include approximately ten personnel. Job Purpose Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success. Key Responsibilities Develops and executes plans for the growth and sustainment of the branch that achieves align with EISD, EOSL, and GTRI goals and objectivesExecute internal research that focuses on branch, division, lab and corporate strategic areas and develop long term personnel plans to meet objectivesExecute internal research that focuses on branch, division, lab and corporate strategic areas and develop long term personnel plans to meet objectivesDevelop and submit white- papers and proposals to support program developmentConduct performance evaluations for branch membersPerform mentoring, coaching and training of branch members in technical and other areasConduct recruitment, hiring, termination, and administration of personnelOversee administration of personnel programs including security, ethics & compliance, pay & benefitsMonitor projects and tasks executed within the branch, engaging outside the branch as requiredConduct personnel planning for branch programs, projects and tasksProvide leadership of internal programs, projects, and tasks to include management of branch overhead budgets and spendingCommunicate branch plans and progress to division and lab managementSupport project directors in division Monthly Project Status Reviews (MPSRs)Coordinate as needed, with division & lab management, computer support, sponsored research support, lab operations, facilities, communications, research security, human resources and other support organizationsPerform other duties as assigned Required Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience (3+ years) in one or more of the following areas: software engineering, software development, algorithm development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, data fusion, data visualization, modeling and simulation, or related fieldsExperience (3+ years) leading technical programs in a project management or technical leadership roleExperience (3+ years) with business development activities and sponsor engagementExperience (3+ years) writing white papers and/or proposalsExperience (3+ years) creating and delivering technical presentationsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications Active TS/SCI ClearanceExperience in organizational management at GTRI or similarExperience (5+ years) working with active and passive electro-optical systems including, but not limited to, LIDARs, infrared imagers, hyperspectral imagers, polarimetersExperience (5+ years) in one or more of the following areas: software engineering, software development, algorithm development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, data fusion, data visualization, modeling and simulation, or related fieldsExperience (5+ years) designing and implementing scalable software architecture solutionsExperience (5+ years) working classified projects for a government research lab or working on classified DoW sponsored research programsStrong software development skills using one or more languages (e.g. C++, Python, MATLAB)Experience with generative AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and model integration.Experience briefing program activities directly to DoW sponsorsExperience serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on DoW sponsored programs Travel Requirements 10% - 25% travel U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. 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