Principal Engineer

Job Summary:
Has a breadth of knowledge of research, technologies, and the technology lifecycle across the mission areas of the SEI. 
 

Has a variety of experience in diverse environments. 
 

Has deep knowledge of and experience in multiple SEI mission areas and application domains, especially DoD/Government domains. 
 

Is considered an expert source of information within and external to the SEI.
 

Has advanced and diverse knowledge of and experience with the sponsored research process, specifically in the mission areas of the SEI as well as related disciplines and domains. 
 

Rapidly acquires and maintains up-to-date knowledge of state of the art and practice that provides context to customer problems in the mission areas of the SEI and related disciplines and domains.
 

Applies knowledge and experience independently and collaboratively to new and unusual domains and environments. 
 

Leverages SEI and external knowledge, technologies, and resources to synthesize novel solutions for emerging and complex customer and external stakeholder problems. 
 

Leads and motivates teams and groups made up of senior members from across the SEI, customers, and communities related to the mission areas of the SEI on large initiatives and projects to effect impactful change to the state of the art and practice. 
 

Leads and performs analysis to identify research and technology opportunities for the SEI to meet community and customer needs. 
 

Oversees multiple projects that are led by Senior-level MTS. 
 

Monitors performance compared to plans, tracks progress toward goals, and proactively identifies and mitigates risks and presents status to SEI senior management and external stakeholders. 
 

Acts in a managerial capacity when needed by leading, mentoring, and motivating less-senior staff. 
 

Leads diverse teams and develops original research and valuable contributions to solve problems in the mission areas of the SEI, frequently as the principal investigator. 
 

Defines and proposes new research areas and leads complex research projects and research staff. 

Participates on customer projects by providing technical expertise and learning about customer issues to inform future research. 
 

Frequently publishes technical papers in and presents at high-quality, peer-reviewed venues. Serves in leading positions (e.g., editor, program chair, program committee member) for high quality activities in the communities related to the mission areas of the SEI (e.g., conferences, journals, technical working groups, standards). 
 

Clearly articulates the relevant aspects of the global research environment that are likely to affect the impact of proposed research on customers and related communities. 
 

Acts independently with only general direction from SEI senior management. Works in an environment where requirements are not well defined. 
 

Develops and defines requirements and advises less-senior MTS on decisions within their scope. Is accountable for project and/or group performance and improving the reputation of the SEI and his/her Program. 
 

Has direct input to, impact on, or responsibility for decisions involving 

• What funding to pursue and/or which projects to engage 

• Establishing and managing project scope, objectives, deliverables, expectations, schedule, and resources 

• Identifying and managing issues, risks, and opportunities 
   

Makes decisions related to large projects or portfolios of work while considering multiple factors (e.g., technical, ethical, resources, legal, political, reputation, environment, customer & community impact). 
 

Has significant input into or responsibility for what research and development avenues to pursue, obtaining research funding, and project outcomes. 

Assist the Security Operations team in the areas of content development and content delivery for Capacity and Capability Building engagements. These include but are not limited to Malware, Trusted Infrastructure, 5G technologies, and Smart Cities.

Provide oversight and guidance in Advanced Persistent Threats and Digital Forensics issues and tasks. 

Requirements:

• BS or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with 15 years of applicable experience, 

• MS or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with 10 years of applicable experience, or

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with 7 years of applicable experience. 

• Must have a background in the development and use of assurance cases for safety and security to support ongoing work for GBSD and DARPA.

• Must have experience with software tools supporting the notation of an assurance case.

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly
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