Intelligent Automation is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Research Scientist / Engineer at all levels (junior to senior) with expertise in multiscale traffic simulations (macro/meso/micro), traffic management and signal control, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) research and development.

Areas of focus include traffic network management, traffic flow theory, traffic signal operation/control, Cellular V2X, and Connected/Automated Vehicles.

Experience with multi-modal transportation system management & modeling is a plus.

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required

Job Duties

• Conduct innovative R&D in traffic control/operation, ITS, and traffic modeling/analysis
• Conduct traffic simulations to support traffic management and operations
• Develop, improve and support innovative transportation technologies for Federal and State Agencies
• Write research proposals and technical reports

Required Skills

• Proficient in traffic simulation and signal optimization software such as VISSIM, CORSIM, VISUM, AIMSUN, and Synchro, etc.
• Experience with traffic signal control and familiar with controller standards (NEMA, 2070, NTCIP, etc.) and high-res data analysis/applications
• Self-motivated, innovative thinking; good team-working spirit
• Good writing/communication skills

Desired Skills

• Wide-area traffic network modeling/management, traffic demand forecast
• C-V2X/DSRC protocols, CAV experience
• Program management experience/technical leadership for transportation projects

Education

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