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LEAD ENGINEER - SR. COMPUTER SCIENTIST - Kinesioception Lead

Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Who We Are:

The Kinesioception Section develops automated perception and decision-support solutons for commercial and government clients in multiple domains, including human performance, data science, artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, decision intelligence, and cognitive performance.

Objectives of this Role:

  • Identify and pursue new research directions for current and emerging technologies in machine learning, data science and analytics, biomedical engineering, neuromorphic processing, and human performance optimization.
  • Guide junior staff and customers in R&D concepts and practices and implementation of decision-support solutions.
  • Provide recommendations to management regarding technical direction.
  • Capture new research projects with new and existing clients.
  • Establish an industry presence by presenting our research and networking at conferences, workshops, and symposiums.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Apply state-of-the art machine learning software solutions for various decision-support intelligent system applications.
  • Interact with team members and customers to discuss technical solutions to problems.
  • Manage the various aspects of a project (e.g., technical goals, team tasking, project budget, reporting).
  • Interact with clients (and potential clients) to discuss and propose technical solutions to unique problems.

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or directly related degree field- 3 years experience with PhD, 4 years experience with Masters, 5 years experience with Bachelors.
  • 3-5 years: Industry experience in software development, machine learning, biomedical, medical, or human performance optimization applications. Experience with neural network development and associated tools and frameworks preferred.
  • 1 years: Business development experience; identifying and sourcing potential leads and customers; engaging with customers and identifying problem to be solved and developing statements of work; contract negotiation and closing the deal.
  • Experience with leading project teams, budgets, schedules, risk management; excellent written, verbal, interpersonal skills.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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