Transportation Research Scientist​/Engineer

Transportation Research Scientist/Engineer

Intelligent Automation, a Blue Halo Company is hiring an entry-level Transportation Research Scientist/Engineer. This is a full-time role in Derwood.

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level QA roles is $75k-$100k (based on 32 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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.

• 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

• Proficient in traffic control algorithm development
• Proficient in traffic simulation and signal timing software such as VISSIM, CORSIM, Aimsun, and Synchro; 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

• 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 measurement, traffic safety study, traffic flow prediction/demand forecast
• JAVA, C, VB, Database and Linux programming skillsDSRC protocols, CAV
• Proposal writing experience

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

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.