Director of Research, Resilient Systems

Description

The Information and Data Sciences Division in the Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) is seeking to hire a Director of Research, Resilient Systems. The Director of Research, Resilient Systems is primarily responsible for assisting the division in defining future research priorities and future research plans for resilient systems technologies. The position will have a range of additional responsibilities that are both internal and external in nature.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technology leaders (e.g., CTOs) from across the company to identify technologies that are relevant to contract research and development (CRAD) customers' (e.g., ARPAs, Service labs, etc.) opportunities and programs.
• Work with capture teams in the LInC to integrate these capabilities into solutions being developed for both active pursuits and, working with capture teams and other senior leaders, engaging customers pre-solicitation.
• Support the transition of novel capabilities from Leidos' CRAD programs to Leidos programs, helping bring innovative technologies to our operational customers.
• Work with other research scientists and managers to develop technical approaches and solutions that differentiate Leidos in contract research development (CRAD) opportunities as well as cultivate new growth opportunities.
• The Director of Research will also have an outreach role, supporting outreach and engagement to leaders in resilient systems research and technology across academia and industry, cultivating and strengthening teaming relationships.

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with 13+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Industrial/academic experience advancing the state of the art in formal verification, developing technologies such as program analysis, constraint-solving, symbolic execution, or theorem proving.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience applying formal methods, using technologies such as theorem provers for first-order logic and higher-order logic, proof assistants, solvers, or other automated reasoning tools and conducting applied research areas of CPS such as autonomous vehicles, smart sensors, or Internet of Things, fusing data collected from cyber and physical systems to develop novel approaches to address emerging technical challenges in domains relevant to U.S. national security.
• Demonstrated mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts in the physical sciences, engineering, or data science fields.
• Proven ability to research, develop theories, and devise innovative methods to solve complex scientific problems.
• Experience serving as a principal investigator on complex projects or programs.
• Strong ability to resolve highly complex, multi-dimensional problems by considering various interrelated factors.
• Experience leading the development of highly innovative products and solutions through collaboration with other experts in the field.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with senior executive leadership, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence acceptance of new concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Proven experience in mentoring and coaching technical staff, fostering growth and developing expertise in others.

• Recognized as a subject matter expert within the physical sciences, engineering, or data science field, both internally and externally.
• Proven track record of providing technical advice/input that impacts strategic client deliverables and organizational business outcomes.
• Experience serving as a principal investigator, program manager, or director under DARPA, IARPA, or equivalent advanced research projects agencies.
• Proven experience in building large and diverse research and development teams
• Substantial contributions to the field, including publishing in scientific literature, presenting at conferences, and/or influencing industry standards.