Research Engineer II

University of Southern CaliforniaArlington, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Implements technical solutions to novel research problems. Collaborates with more senior research staff to transform research ideas into implemented solutions. Contributes to larger team efforts in implementing research prototypes. Contributes to documentation and publications as needed. Independently develops parts of a larger system. Proposes approaches to problems and methods for implementing solutions using state-of-the-art tools. Divides project-level goals into smaller tasks to be addressed by researchers. Initiates the design, development and implementation of technology research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plans and executes applied research. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
  • 5 years of experience
  • Knowledge of one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Goolang).
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Experience with Virtual LAN and/or Virtual Extensible LAN.
  • Experience with Melanox Switches.
  • Experience with SDN programming.
  • Experience with Ansible, Bash and Nagios.
  • Experience with Prometheus.
  • Familiarity with and Simple Network Management Protocol.
  • Experience with applicable IT protocols (e.g., Border Gateway Protocol, Secure Shell, Transport Layer Security).
  • Experience with iptables and Network File System.
  • U.S. citizen with active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

  • Proven leadership ability.
  • Experience in a university environment.
  • Experience with artificial intelligence, very large-scale integration design, machine learning, deep learning (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace), and Dockerization.

Responsibilities

  • Implements technical solutions to novel research problems.
  • Collaborates with more senior research staff to transform research ideas into implemented solutions.
  • Contributes to larger team efforts in implementing research prototypes.
  • Contributes to documentation and publications as needed.
  • Independently develops parts of a larger system.
  • Proposes approaches to problems and methods for implementing solutions using state-of-the-art tools.
  • Divides project-level goals into smaller tasks to be addressed by researchers.
  • Initiates the design, development and implementation of technology research projects.
  • Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
  • Plans and executes applied research.
  • Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits and perks
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