Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Computing Lab

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

16h

About The Position

The Senior Research Scientist will identify, shape, apply, conduct, and lead advanced-computing research in support of critical U.S. government needs. The role focuses on areas such as performance optimization across heterogeneous and alternative computing systems, high-performance computing, distributed and scalable computing, compiler technology, and algorithm optimization. Additional relevant areas include applying AI and machine learning to electromagnetic spectrum operations, hardware/software codesign, and FPGA design. The researcher will lead novel research and interdisciplinary teams, translate research results into prototype operational capabilities, and rapidly prototype, test, and evaluate technologies in relevant environments. The role collaborates with researchers, developers, engineers, designers, technical leads, campus laboratories, and government customers to understand challenges and develop solutions. It also includes mentoring junior staff, shaping technical norms, exploring advanced and emerging hardware, contributing to division research strategy, and influencing the national research agenda. The position involves developing and delivering technical presentations to varied audiences, speaking at conferences and workshops, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Occasional travel is required, including moderate travel (25%) outside the employee’s home location. The employee will be subject to a background-check investigation and must obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance. The position is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline and 10 years of experience; or a master’s degree in the same fields and 8 years of experience; or a Ph.D. and 5 years of experience.
Published track record of conducting research and applying scientific methods.
Mastery of C/C++, Python, Verilog/VHDL, and/or other pertinent languages, software tools, and frameworks.
Experience leading research projects, collaborating across research teams, and mentoring other researchers.
Experience writing and delivering successful research proposals to funding agencies and leading the resulting projects.
Experience working with the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
Ability to travel to the Arlington SEI office, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion; moderate travel (25%) outside the home location.
Must undergo a background-check investigation and obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on expertise in performance optimization with heterogeneous and alternative computing systems, including CPU, GPU, and NPU.
Hands-on expertise in high-performance computing, distributed and scalable computing, compiler technology, or algorithm optimization.
Expertise applying AI/ML to electromagnetic spectrum operations.
Expertise in hardware/software codesign and FPGA design.
Familiarity with emerging trends and opportunities in industry and government.

Responsibilities

Lead novel research in advanced computing and applied machine learning.
Lead interdisciplinary teams in turning research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders.
Conduct rapid prototyping to demonstrate and evaluate technologies in relevant environments.
Test and evaluate new systems for performance and usability.
Collaborate with researchers, developers, engineers, designers, technical leads, campus laboratories, and government customers to understand challenges, needs, and potential solutions.
Mentor and teach junior staff, lead design sessions, and establish technical norms for the division.
Explore advanced hardware, including FPGAs, CGRAs, TPUs, and emerging technologies such as neuromorphic and analog processors.
Work with division leadership and colleagues to plan, develop, expand, and carry out the overall research strategy, and influence the national research agenda regarding future technology.
Develop and deliver technical presentations for diverse audiences, tailor content for different stakeholders, speak at conferences and workshops, and publish in relevant peer-reviewed journals.
Travel occasionally to the Arlington SEI office, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings, including moderate travel outside the home location.