As a Researcher within CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T) serving at the National Reconnaissance Office, you will apply your deep technical expertise to advancing research projects that will enable our ability to maintain strategic Space advantage in a rapidly changing world of emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs).
DS&T Researchers typically conduct research in their field, while also managing a research portfolio of projects conducted by others (contractors, National and Federal Laboratories, and academic institutions, including University Affiliated Research Centers). Successful researchers work across the spectrum of technical readiness levels (technology maturity), applying cutting-edge research to today's mission, while keeping the Agency well positioned for the future. DS&T Researchers identify and mitigate risks and threats from adversarial use of EDTs while also developing ways to use EDTs to shape the future of technical collection of foreign intelligence.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree is desired
Demonstrated interest in applying technology to solve challenging problems
Strong verbal presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text
Willingness to travel domestically
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Artificial intelligence
Battery and power technology
Data engineering
Data science
Digital signal processing design and programming
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGA)
High performance computing
Imagery science
Machine learning
Mission assurance
Power systems
Programming
Project/program management
Propulsion
Radiation hardening
RF communications
RF waveform design
Satellite bus and payload - power, structures, electronics, command/control, etc.
Satellite communications
Signal processing and analysis
Solar technology
Systems architecting
Systems engineering
Education
A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies (or comparable work experience):
Aerospace engineering
Chemical engineering
Chemistry
Computer engineering
Computer science
Data science and analytics
Electrical engineering
Imagery science
Mathematics
Mechanical engineering
Optical engineering
Optical science
Physical sciences
Physics
Remote sensing/GIS
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Human Resources Services
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