KBR Careers · 12 hours ago
Senior AI Research Scientist – AI, Cognition, & Human Autonomous Teams
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKBR is seeking senior researchers to support DIA MSIC Programs focused on advancing Operational Test and Evaluation of AI-enabled Human Autonomous Teams. The role involves leading research, publishing findings, and engaging with stakeholders to shape the evaluation of emergent AI systems.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead applied research in AI, cognition, human autonomous teaming, AI enabled EW, and mission relevant M&S for OT&E stakeholders
Publish peer reviewed papers, production of technical reports and white papers; present to Department of War (DoW), Defense Intelligence, academic, and industry audiences
Design and deliver technical coursework & training (seminars, workshops, etc)
Facilitate/participate in AI and Threat Working Groups, produce agendas, artifacts, and decision briefings
Engage DoW customers (DOT&E directorates, Service T&E, DIA/MSIC) with timely, high-quality deliverables; lead cross functional tasking and risk management
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or closely related field; equivalent advanced degree/experience combinations per KBR labor categories
10–15+ years relevant DoW/Intelligence Community experience delivering research, analysis, or OT&E artifacts
Active TS (TS/SCI strongly preferred); ability to obtain and maintain TS//SCI clearance
Demonstrated record of profession peer reviewed publications in AI, cognition, teaming, EW, or M&S
Proven teaching/training ability and strong communication/briefing skills
High attention to detail; strong analytical rigor; stakeholder engagement with mixed technical/operational audiences
Preferred
Familiarity with cognitive EW, HATs, superteams, AI enabled threat systems modeling, and OT&E of AI Enabled Systems
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Training Officer (CTO)
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