Transportation Research Scientist/Engineer

Position Overview

Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Research Scientist/ Engineer at all levels in multiscale traffic simulations (macro/meso/micro), traffic management and signal control, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) research and development. Areas of focus include large traffic network management, traffic flow theory, traffic signal operation/control, DSRC/cellular based V2I, V2V applications, and Connected/Automated Vehicles. Experience with multi-modal transportation system management/modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence is a plus.

Job Duties

• Conduct innovative research and development in traffic control/operation, ITS, and transportation network
• Conduct traffic simulations to support applications of AI/machine learning algorithms for improved traffic management and operations
• Test and improve transportation system hardware and software
• Write research proposals and technical reports

Required Skills

• Proficient in traffic control algorithm development
• Proficient in traffic simulation and signal timing software such as VISSIM, CORSIM, Aimsun, and Synchro. Out of the options listed, VISSIM proficiency is particularly desired.
• Proficient in hardware/software in the loop simulation, traffic signal control, and interface standards (NEMA, 2070, NTCIP, etc.), high-resolution signal controller data analysis
• 3+ years of experience in traffic simulations, traffic data analysis, traffic incident management, traffic signal control, and DSRC/cellular based CAV applications
• Good writing/communication skills

Desired Skills

• Wide-area traffic network modeling/management
• Basic knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (e.g. expert system, neural network, etc.)
• High-resolution signal controller data analysis, signal performance measure, traffic safety study, traffic flow prediction/demand forecast
• JAVA, C, VB, Database and Linux programming skills
• DSRC protocols, CAV
• Proposal writing experience

EDUCATION

Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (CE), Transportation Engineering (TE), Electrical Engineering (EE)/Computer Science (CS), or related field.

About Iai

Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is a technology innovation company headquartered in Rockville, MD, conducts state of the art research and product development in the areas of Robotics, Signal Processing and Control, Sensor Technology, Distributed Intelligent Systems and other areas (visit www.i-a-i.com). We specialize in providing advanced technology solutions and R&D services to federal agencies, and corporations throughout the United States and internationally. IAI's core R&D areas include Air Traffic Management, Big Data and Social Media Analytics, Control and Signal Processing, Transportation Research/Development and Services, Cyber Security, Education, and Training Technologies, Health Technologies, Modeling and Simulation, Networks and Communications, Robotics and Sensor Systems. For more information on IAI, please visit www.i-a-i.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. IAI is an EEO/AA employer.