Senior research scientist - human

Lensa
Huntsville, AL

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Title

Senior AI Research Scientist – AI, Cognition, & Human Autonomous Teams

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Program Summary

KBR seeks senior researchers to support DIA MSIC Programs, including TETRA’s mission in assessing and advancing Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of Artificial Intelligence-enabled Human Autonomous Teams (HATs) and Superteams, cognitive electronic warfare (CEW), and advanced modeling and simulation (M&S). The researchers will investigate, publish, teach, and lead technical engagements that shape test and evaluation of emergent Department of War AI enabled systems, including HATs & Superteams.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 Qualifications

  • Familiarity with cognitive EW, HATs, superteams, AI enabled threat systems modeling, and OT&E of AI Enabled Systems.

Work Conditions & Travel

Primary duty location: Huntsville, AL (MSIC / Redstone Gateway). Remote/Work from home is acceptable. Occasional travel to DoW/IC/Industry/Academic sites required (

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]
Posted 2026-03-03

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