About the position
As an Autonomous Systems and Robotics Specialist for the CIA, you will be at the forefront of research and design in autonomous robotic capabilities aimed at data collection. Your role will involve conducting in-depth research on control systems and utilizing a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, including deep learning, machine learning, multi-agent systems, expert systems, and mixed-initiative human-machine teaming. These advanced AI solutions are designed to enhance the performance of our collection systems, enabling quicker, deeper, and more comprehensible insights from the data we gather. Ultimately, your work will facilitate improved human-machine collaboration, ensuring that the right insights are algorithmically presented to the right experts, thereby boosting the effectiveness of our mission experts. The CIA's collection systems provide specialized insights across a diverse array of phenomena and data types. Your AI work will span the Agency, focusing on edge processing, core processing, and autonomous capabilities. You will collaborate with teams of world-class experts, both within the CIA and externally, often leading large collaborative efforts. Your contributions will be realized through the use of advanced hardware, software, and computational platforms, emphasizing scalable and efficient solutions that bring exploitation capabilities into production and address some of the nation's most challenging national security issues. Problem-solving in this role is highly collaborative. You will engage with domain experts, data and collection specialists, systems designers, integrators, and analysts who will interpret the insights you derive. Continuous development of your expertise will be supported through Agency-sponsored education, academic participation, and integrated on-the-job training with deep domain experts. At the CIA, we value the diversity of our workforce, recognizing that our strength lies in the varied backgrounds and perspectives of our employees. This diversity is crucial to our mission of national security, and it is reflected in our collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on control systems for autonomous robotic capabilities.
- Employ AI techniques such as deep learning and machine learning to enhance data collection.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to steer large collaborative projects.
- Develop scalable and efficient solutions for data exploitation capabilities.
- Work with problem domain experts and analysts to derive insights from collected data.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative science, engineering, or other STEM field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
- Experience in a STEM-related field such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Statistics, Robotics, or Artificial Intelligence.
- Experience applying AI techniques to real-world data through research, internships, or work experience.
- Strong understanding of various AI techniques and their application to problem-solving.
- Demonstrated creativity, initiative, integrity, and leadership abilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment.
- Ability to meet CIA's minimum requirements, including U.S. citizenship and background investigation.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree in engineering or computational science equivalent field.
- Experience working with data-rich problems through research or programs.
- Experience with computer programming or user experience/user interface design.
- Experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs) and/or hardware design.
- Ability to guide diverse teams and leverage commercial and industrial capabilities.
Benefits
- Government health benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Sick leave
- Childcare support
- Sign-on incentives
- Relocation expense coverage
