Deputy Director of Research - Sensors and Intelligent Systems Directorate (SISD)

About GTRI

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a highly regarded non-profit applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the world’s top-ranked research universities. With more than 2,800 scientists, engineers, support professionals, and students, GTRI develops advanced technology solutions and large-scale system prototypes to address the most difficult problems in national security, economic development, and the overall human condition. The core support include:

• Analysis, modelling and simulation, systems engineering, and technology development.
• Cybersecurity, information, communication, command and control, and software systems.
• Electromagnetics, materials, and device technology.
• Sensors, weapons, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems.
• Test and evaluation.
• Threat systems research and development.

GTRI’s $1B per-year research program is organized into three major areas: Electronics, Optics and Systems; Information and Cyber Sciences; and Sensors and Intelligent Systems. In support of those areas, GTRI operates eight research laboratories and presence in over 20 locations around the country:

1. Advanced Concepts Laboratory
2. Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Laboratory
3. Applied Systems Laboratory
4. Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory
5. Elector-Optical Systems Laboratory
6. Electronic Systems Laboratory
7. Information and Communications Laboratory
8. Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory

GTRI is a Department of Defense (DOD) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).   GTRI’s Culture and Leadership

GTRI develops advanced technology solutions and large-scale system prototypes to address the most difficult problems in national security, enhance economic development in Georgia, improve the overall human condition, and develop technology leaders.

GTRI is the non-profit, applied research organization 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. In FY2023 GTRI had over $941M of problem-solving research awards from government and industry.

Each day, GTRI's science and engineering expertise is used to turn ideas into workable solutions for our customers. It takes the best ideas, some co-developed with their Georgia Tech academic partners, and turn them into systems applications that provide a significant technological advantage over other approaches.

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. As a non-profit research institute, GTRI is an objective partner who delivers workable solutions and manufacturable products. Its highly specialized laboratories and interdisciplinary research expertise allow GTRI to bring the right mix of talent, experience and creativity to our nation’s toughest challenges.

VISION

GTRI’s people are the foremost innovators creating a secure nation, a prosperous Georgia, and a sustainable world.

MISSION

GTRI is the nonprofit, applied research organization of Georgia Tech.  It is a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) and leverages its science and engineering expertise, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, to enhance the impact of our collective research output.  GTRI advances technology and provide innovative solutions in four mission areas to:

• Enhance State of Georgia economic development.
• Serve National Security.
• Improve the human condition.
• Educate future technology leaders.

PRIORITY

GTRI’s top priority is its people. GTRI is committed to developing its staff, students, and research faculty as thought leaders. Successes are measured by the impact its people have in GTRI’s mission areas. 

A thought leader is one whose views on a subject are respected and influential. They have a positive reputation for helping others with their knowledge and insight, and establish rich, meaningful relationships with those they are trying to reach. Everyone at GTRI has the potential to be a thought leader, whether they enable GTRI’s missions by being a thought leader in finance, IT, security, or operations; work within a team to deliver on a project; or work directly with our sponsors. GTRI’s people are its core, its differentiator, and its secret weapon. Prioritizing its people will ensure GTRI’s strategic success.

VALUES

GTRI’s values align with the broader beliefs of Georgia Tech. The