Deputy Director of Research - Electronics, Optics and Systems Directorate

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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:

• Advanced Concepts Laboratory
• Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Laboratory
• Applied Systems Laboratory
• Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory
• Elector-Optical Systems Laboratory
• Electronic Systems Laboratory
• Information and Communications Laboratory
• Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory

GTRI is a Department of Defense (DOD) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).

THE OPPORTUNITY

Position: Deputy Director of Research – Electronics, Optics and Systems Directorate (EOSD)
High Impact Role: We are seeking an individual who is highly qualified and motivated to provide leadership for three research laboratories
Location: Atlanta, GA
Reporting Relationship: James J. Hudgens, Ph.D., Director, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Website: http://gtri.gatech.edu/

TECHNICAL RESEARCH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Electronic and electro optical systems including modelling and simulation, prototyping, and system integration with a focus on developing and integrating new technology into new and legacy systems:
• Electronic warfare, radar, autonomy, electro-optics, and aviation mission systems (including defensive and offensive capabilities) are focus areas.
• Experience working with Federal Government:
• Understanding of: federal government structures, roles, responsibilities and authorities; government funding and contracting; federal research, development, test and evaluation.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

GTRI, a $1B/year applied research unit of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Deputy Director of Research (DDR) for the Electronics, Optics, and Systems Directorate (EOSD). GTRI has experienced a double digit combined annual growth rate since 2015 with increasingly large system prototypes and integration projects. The executive leadership team is focusing on enterprise business management principles to balance demand and resources. The DDR for EOSD will work with the CTO, the incumbent DDRs for SISD and ICSD, and the rest of the executive team to strategically manage the technology strategy and business growth.
EOSD is a $300M/year, 800-person research unit focused on systems engineering and prototyping of aviation mission systems, electronic warfare systems, electro-optical systems, missile defense systems, and other national security systems applications. EOSD’s portfolio also includes thrusts in areas such as systems engineering research, analysis, modelling and simulation, and electronic/electro-optical materials and devices in support of the broad portfolio of GTRI research applications. This position is part of the GTRI executive team and reports to the Director of GTRI.
GTRI is seeking an individual who is highly qualified and highly motivated to provide leadership for three research laboratories: the Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL), the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL), and the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS).
The successful candidate will manage operations to establish budgets, prioritize investments, and determine space needs for expansion. The individual will also establish relationships and work across campus with academic faculty and students in pursuit of innovative research opportunities, participate in internal operational and process improvement activities, and be active in outside organizations and events to promote and represent GTRI research.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

As part of the GTRI Executive Team:

• Engage with senior DoD and federal government leaders to provide thought leadership and help shape solutions to problems at a national scale.
• Assist the GTRI Director, in collaboration with other executive team members, in setting strategic direction for GTRI.
• Set strategic direction, aligned with overall GTRI strategy, for the three EOSD laboratories.
• Anticipate and identify emerging research areas and innovative technologies needed to further GTRI research directions.
• Work closely with the GTRI Director and other DDRs to meet strategic and financial goals, and
• Participate in planning, financial, operational, and employee development efforts as part of the executive team.

As the Deputy Director of Research for EOSD:

• Work with Lab Directors and other technical staff in the development of strategic plans, and to secure both internal and sponsor funding aligned with the strategic goals.
• Monitor progress of activities and budgets across external and internal projects.
• Facilitate and ensure collaboration between the three EOSD laboratories and the other GTRI laboratories.
• Assure compliance of activities within the three EOSD laboratories.
• Provide oversight for lab and directorate operating budgets, and
• Work as a partner with Support Units and GT Research Security to enable research activities, remove obstacles, and provide budget resources to lab directors as required.