Transportation Research Scientist/Engineer
Company: Intelligent Automation, Inc.
Location: Derwood
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW 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. JOB DUTIES •
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 REQUIRED SKILLS •
Proficient in traffic control algorithm development • Proficient in
traffic simulation and signal timing software such as VISSIM,
CORSIM, Aimsun, and Synchro. Out of the options listed, 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 •
Good writing/communication skills DESIRED SKILLS • 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 measure, traffic safety study, traffic flow
prediction/demand forecast • JAVA, C, VB, Database and Linux
programming skills • DSRC protocols, CAV • Proposal writing
experience EDUCATION Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
(CE), Transportation Engineering (TE), Electrical Engineering
(EE)/Computer Science (CS), or related field. ABOUT IAI Intelligent
Automation, Inc. (IAI) is a technology innovation company
headquartered in Rockville, MD, conducts state of the art research
and product development in the areas of Robotics, Signal Processing
and Control, Sensor Technology, Distributed Intelligent Systems and
other areas (visit www.i-a-i.com). We specialize in providing
advanced technology solutions and R&D services to federal
agencies, and corporations throughout the United States and
internationally. IAI's core R&D areas include Air Traffic
Management, Big Data and Social Media Analytics, Control and Signal
Processing, Transportation Research/Development and Services, Cyber
Security, Education, and Training Technologies, Health
Technologies, Modeling and Simulation, Networks and Communications,
Robotics and Sensor Systems. For more information on IAI, please
visit www.i-a-i.com. 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.
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