Georgia Tech Research Institute

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is looking for a Division Chief to lead its Systems Engineering Research Division (SERD) within the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS). Based in Smyrna, Georgia. Job Purpose: The Division Chief is the principal leader and manager of all Division activities, while also maintaining a research role including contributions to sponsored research projects. The Division Chief sets the vision and strategy for the Division, provides oversight and direction for research projects, manages the personnel, and maintains ultimate responsibility for all of the financial and administrative operations of the Division. The Division Chief acts as liaison between the Division and Lab Leadership, other Divisions, and the rest of GTRI. Key Responsibilities: Organizational Leadership * Oversee the management of 60-80 personnel located across the country including hiring, performance evaluations, staffing, career development, etc. * Provide direct management oversight for 6 Branch management teams and the Division staff *Manage budgets, resources, and compliance with policies and procedures. Business Development * Lead contract development activities and interface with sponsors Develop research collaborations with other GTRI laboratories, Georgia Tech academic faculty, and outside organizations. * Lead and support the Division's Strategic Vision. Research * Develop and execute internal research and development programs supporting the Division’s strategic vision * Contribute to research activities for new and ongoing sponsored projects. Required Minimum Qualifications: * Experience as a Systems Engineer, Model-Based Systems Engineer, Operations Research Analyst and/or Research Program Manager related to Department of Defense systems * Experience leading project teams to include direct customer interaction; managing project budget, schedule, and deliverables; assigning tasks to team members and ensuring quality delivered artifacts. Education and Experience: * 14 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science/Analytics or related field * 12 years of related experience with a master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science/Analytics or related field * 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science/Analytics or related field. Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eDDHTBYE PVA #500191

GTRI hosted a booth at WEST 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center, Jan. 28-30. AFCEA International WEST is the premier Naval Conference and Exposition on the West Coast. According to AFCEA, “WEST connects the industry professionals who design and build the platforms, equipment, and weapons with the designers of communications and technical systems." GTRI had booth visitors from across the Navy, including Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific; Naval Network Warfare Command; Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, Computer and Intelligence (PEO C4I); Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center; Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command; Naval Air Systems Command; U.S. Third Fleet; Naval Surface Warfare Command Corona; Navy Blue Team San Diego; PEO for Manpower, Logistics, and Business Solutions; and many supporting industry and academic organizations seeking collaboration opportunities with GTRI. Many members of the listed Navy organizations stopped by the booth seeking new opportunities to work with GTRI. Also, several existing customers expressed their high regard and praise for the good work we are doing in support of their operations. GTRI intends to be back again for WEST 2026, on February 10-12, 2026.

Georgia Tech Research Institute hosted more than 50 computer science educators and partners from Georgia's rural districts during its STEM@GTRI Rural High School Program. The educators participated in training activites and toured the Georgia Institute of Technology Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility as part of its ongoing work to provide public school educators opportunities, instruction, and professional development on topics concerning artificial intelligence. Georgia Tech’s Rural Computer Science Initiative empowers rural teachers and students in Georgia through co-taught computer science courses, preparing them for tech careers and supporting Georgia’s future #workforce. https://lnkd.in/eeDcdH4W Georgia AIM: Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing #AI #teacher #STEM #Georgia

Georgia Tech's Computer Science Initiative Expands Opportunities for Rural Students The Rural Computer Science Initiative, designed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC), is expanding computer science education to underserved school districts statewide. GTRI plays a key role by equipping rural educators with the skills to teach cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence, robotics, and cybersecurity. Through professional development, co-teaching, and real-world problem-solving, the initiative empowers both teachers and students—ensuring lasting impact beyond Georgia Tech’s direct involvement. “This program isn’t just about education; it’s about transformation,” said Leigh McCook, who leads the initiative at GTRI. “We’re preparing students for careers in emerging fields while strengthening Georgia’s future workforce.” With 40 school districts already participating and plans to expand in 2025, the initiative is paving the way for students to thrive in the modern tech landscape—without having to leave their hometowns. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eeDcdH4W #GeorgiaTech #RuralEducation #ComputerScience #TechForGood #STEMEducation

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) used a 2D triangular crystal of calcium ions (40Ca+) cooled to millikelvin temperatures and spinning at thousands of revolutions per second to make the ions – which would serve as qubits in the simulations – accessible to a precisely controlled laser beam that created state changes in individual ions. Each ion’s internal atomic states, two of which could be used to encode a quantum bit, were then read out using a separate laser beam that caused the ions held in the crystal to fluoresce. The work, reported in October 2024 by the journal Physical Review Letters, is believed to be the first to demonstrate such manipulation of individual qubits in a moving crystal. The research team used a Penning trap in which the ions were confined by a combination of static quadrupole electric fields and homogeneous magnetic fields, the latter produced by two powerful rare-earth permanent magnets. “The first enabling piece was to have what we call a rotating wall control that applied a deformation to the crystal and forced it to rotate at a given frequency such that it stayed in a single plane with all of the ion positions well localized,” explained Brian McMahon, a GTRI senior research scientist who is the paper’s lead author. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esRMNGta

GTRI researchers (left-right) Konrad Ahlin, Trent Black, and Benjamin Joffe stand in the GTRI/Agricultural Technologies Research Program (ATRP) booth at the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo, which opened today at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. To Ahlin's left is a model and video demonstrating the ATRP project "Rehang Shackle Device." ATRP works on projects in areas such as robotics, sensors, food safety, and automation.

Georgia Institute of Technology photographers captured the impact and breadth of the Institute’s research enterprise. See their best 2024 shots, including Pascal Van Hentenryck, named director of Tech AI at Georgia Tech, in May: https://lnkd.in/ejSFv9Ed Photo Credit: Christopher McKenney

Visit GTRI's Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from Jan. 28-30! At its booth (C-19158), ATRP will showcase its trailblazing projects: Rehang Shackle Device and Poultry House Robot Assistant. (The Rehang project was the subject of an episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dC24djBb. ) The International Production & Processing Expo is the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industry event of its kind.

The Atlanta Science Festival 2025 schedule is here. Explore the full schedule now and plan your journey into discovery: https://lnkd.in/dRuhzJg #atlscifest GTRI advances technology and provides innovative solutions to educate future technology leaders. Join STEM@GTRI at the Atlanta Science Festival Expo, Atlanta’s biggest interactive #science event, on March 22nd. Founded in 2014 by Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology , and Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Atlanta Science Festival produces year round science events, including the Atlanta Science Festival, a youth STEM leadership program, school #STEM partnership initiatives, self-guided family activities: Passport and Discovery Walks, and more!

Yesterday our Insider Threat Program led by Chikita S., M. hosted our Federal LE partners, members of the Atlanta NCMS Chapter, and our great workforce in a presentation on the intricate details of the "Reality Winners" insider threat investigation. It is always an honor to work with our local LE partners and further educate our workforce. Another valuable aspect of this post is leadership support! The support from our Senior Leadership is second to none! When support and encouragement comes from the top, Insider Threat Programs are set up for success and everyone wins! #insiderthreat #insiderrisk #gtri #georgiatech