Branch Head - AI/ML Engineer - ELSYS - (Open Rank)

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: 

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. 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 Modern Software Engineering Branch (MSEB) is a dynamic software engineering organization focused on practicing and researching current and over-the-horizon best practices for software engineering. MSEB is focused on supporting entities and teams both external and internal to GTRI in their pursuit of modernization, to include adoption of modern software-engineering methodologies, AI/ML, frameworks, tooling, and applications. The branch head is responsible for the branch’s team members, project execution, branch technical knowledge and capabilities, and adherence to GTRI policies.  Special note:  This is a co-posted requisition. For external candidates apply under requisition 500685.  Internal candidates are required to apply under requisition 500687 to be considered for this position.

Job Purpose

Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognized SME in technical domain
• Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals
• Seek out and respond to opportunities for new research
• Support presentations and travel to support new business development
• Ensure that the branch is continuing to pursue new and novel research efforts through judicious use of internal R&D funding
• Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding
• Determine branch hiring needs
• Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel
• Conduct staff appraisals
• Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings
• Coordinate with division leadership as required
• Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding
• Determine branch hiring needs

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage branch budgets, resources and compliance with institute policies and procedures
• Oversee and manage sponsored research in the branch to ensure execution of successful research programs based on sponsor requirements
• Support branch operations and coordination across branches within the division and other laboratories of GTRI
• Establish, maintain and evolve the strategic vision and execution plan for the branch to enhance sponsored project portfolios and technical capabilities
• Train and mentor branch members including research faculty and both undergraduate and graduate students, to develop expertise in conducting research on hardware-related open architecture standards and applications; these duties include facilitating publication of novel research activities, professional development and training opportunities
• Direct business development activities to include: sponsor engagement, showcasing branch capabilities to internal and external organizations, support sponsor tours, visits and technical meetings
• Oversee, author, and contribute to proposals and white papers for sustained branch growth
• Conduct administrative actions