Salary Range: USD $74,550.00/Yr. - USD $283,760.00/Yr.
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Research
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: CoE Charles D McCrary Institute
Associated Division: Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Req ID: 10519
Overview
This position will be located in Huntsville, AL
The Charles D. McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University seeks an experienced Principal Research Scientist/Engineer. This position will provide strategic and technical leadership for the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, and solution architecture capabilities across the organization's research and technology portfolio. This position is responsible for overseeing AI/ML engineering, software delivery, enterprise solution architecture, DevSecOps practices, and secure technology deployment while ensuring scalable, reusable, and mission-focused solutions.
The role leads the development of innovative AI-enabled capabilities supporting government, defense, and applied research initiatives, including AI-powered malware analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT) platforms, maritime and rural health technology solutions, and other emerging technology applications. The position serves as a key technical leader in building internal engineering capacity, advancing software and AI modernization efforts, and transitioning critical architecture and development knowledge from external professional service providers to sustainable employee-owned capabilities. Through strategic planning, technical oversight, and team development, this role ensures the delivery of secure, high-quality solutions that support current and future mission requirements while strengthening the organization's long-term technical maturity and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Research
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: CoE Charles D McCrary Institute
Associated Division: Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Req ID: 10519
Overview
This position will be located in Huntsville, AL
The Charles D. McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University seeks an experienced Principal Research Scientist/Engineer. This position will provide strategic and technical leadership for the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, and solution architecture capabilities across the organization's research and technology portfolio. This position is responsible for overseeing AI/ML engineering, software delivery, enterprise solution architecture, DevSecOps practices, and secure technology deployment while ensuring scalable, reusable, and mission-focused solutions.
The role leads the development of innovative AI-enabled capabilities supporting government, defense, and applied research initiatives, including AI-powered malware analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT) platforms, maritime and rural health technology solutions, and other emerging technology applications. The position serves as a key technical leader in building internal engineering capacity, advancing software and AI modernization efforts, and transitioning critical architecture and development knowledge from external professional service providers to sustainable employee-owned capabilities. Through strategic planning, technical oversight, and team development, this role ensures the delivery of secure, high-quality solutions that support current and future mission requirements while strengthening the organization's long-term technical maturity and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Set and maintain the technical roadmap for AI, data, and software capabilities across Edge Lab programs.