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Title:
Senior AI Research Scientist – AI, Cognition, & Human Autonomous TeamsBelong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
Program Summary:
KBR seeks senior researchers to support DIA MSIC Programs, including TETRA’s mission in assessing and advancing Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of Artificial Intelligence-enabled Human Autonomous Teams (HATs) and Superteams, cognitive electronic warfare (CEW), and advanced modeling and simulation (M&S). The researchers will investigate, publish, teach, and lead technical engagements that shape test and evaluation of emergent Department of War AI enabled systems, including HATs & Superteams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead applied research in AI, cognition, human autonomous teaming, AI enabled EW, and mission relevant M&S for OT&E stakeholders.
• Publish peer reviewed papers, production of technical reports and white papers; present to Department of War (DoW), Defense Intelligence, academic, and industry audiences.
• Design and deliver technical coursework & training (seminars, workshops, etc).
• Facilitate/participate in AI and Threat Working Groups, produce agendas, artifacts, and decision briefings.
• Engage DoW customers (DOT&E directorates, Service T&E, DIA/MSIC) with timely, high-quality deliverables; lead cross functional tasking and risk management.
Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or closely related field; equivalent advanced degree/experience combinations per KBR labor categories.
• 10–15+ years relevant DoW/Intelligence Community experience delivering research, analysis, or OT&E artifacts.
• Active TS (TS/SCI strongly preferred); ability to obtain and maintain TS//SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated record of profession peer reviewed publications in AI, cognition, teaming, EW, or M&S.
• Proven teaching/training ability and strong communication/briefing skills.
• High attention to detail; strong analytical rigor; stakeholder engagement with mixed technical/operational audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with cognitive EW, HATs, superteams, AI enabled threat systems modeling, and OT&E of AI Enabled Systems.
Work Conditions & Travel:
• Primary duty location: Huntsville, AL (MSIC / Redstone Gateway). Remote/Work from home is acceptable. Occasional travel to DoW/IC/Industry/Academic sites required (< 20%).
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What you'll do
- The Senior AI Research Scientist will lead applied research in AI and cognition, focusing on human autonomous teaming and advanced modeling for operational test and evaluation. Responsibilities include publishing research, designing technical coursework, and engaging with Department of War stakeholders.
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