Senior AI Research Scientist – AI, Cognition, & Human Autonomous Teams

KBR • Redstone Arsenal, AL

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

KBR seeks senior researchers to support DIA MSIC Programs, including TETRA’s mission in assessing and advancing Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of Artificial Intelligence-enabled Human Autonomous Teams (HATs) and Superteams, cognitive electronic warfare (CEW), and advanced modeling and simulation (M&S). The researchers will investigate, publish, teach, and lead technical engagements that shape test and evaluation of emergent Department of War AI enabled systems, including HATs & Superteams.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or closely related field; equivalent advanced degree/experience combinations per KBR labor categories.
• 10–15+ years relevant DoW/Intelligence Community experience delivering research, analysis, or OT&E artifacts.
• Active TS (TS/SCI strongly preferred); ability to obtain and maintain TS//SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated record of profession peer reviewed publications in AI, cognition, teaming, EW, or M&S.
• Proven teaching/training ability and strong communication/briefing skills.
• High attention to detail; strong analytical rigor; stakeholder engagement with mixed technical/operational audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cognitive EW, HATs, superteams, AI enabled threat systems modeling, and OT&E of AI Enabled Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied research in AI, cognition, human autonomous teaming, AI enabled EW, and mission relevant M&S for OT&E stakeholders.
• Publish peer reviewed papers, production of technical reports and white papers; present to Department of War (DoW), Defense Intelligence, academic, and industry audiences.
• Design and deliver technical coursework & training (seminars, workshops, etc).
• Facilitate/participate in AI and Threat Working Groups, produce agendas, artifacts, and decision briefings.
• Engage DoW customers (DOT&E directorates, Service T&E, DIA/MSIC) with timely, high-quality deliverables; lead cross functional tasking and risk management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree