From: c-thomas@access.digex.com (Chad Thomas)
Subject: AI/DSS/C3I SYSTEMS DESIGN & PROTOTYPING.  New Jersey. Recruiter.
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: AI, DSS, C3I, expert systems, GIS, software engineering
Reply-To: c.thomas@compmail.com
Organization: Thomas Search Consultants
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1992 15:49:58 GMT



Applications-oriented AI group seeks candidates to apply AI and software
engineering concepts and techniques to the creation of new Army systems. 
Multiple positions are now open, involving design, implementation,
integration.
 
Responsibilities include designing and prototyping advanced decision
support systems which integrate AI technologies with existing and evolving
Army command, control, communications, and intelligence systems.  Design
and development of knowledge-based software engineering support tools is
also involved.  Projects include systems/tools which support:
 
     o    Course of Action (COA) evaluation and wargaming
     o    GIS, map, and terrain analysis integration and system
          infrastructure
     o    Communications: e.g., resource allocation, network planning
 
Applicable AI technologies include:
 
     o    planning
     o    spatial reasoning
     o    machine learning
     o    constraint management
     o    belief management
     o    intelligent user interfaces
     o    expert systems
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Required:
o    Masters or PhD in Computer Science (or experiential equivalent).
o    Strong software engineering skills required.
o    Proficiency in ANSI C or C++, familiarity with Unix, X Windows
     required.
o    Motivated self-starter, good communication skills, flexible pragmatist
     with solid theoretical background.
o    U.S. citizenship required.
 
Pluses:
o    Army C3I knowledge highly valued.
o    Hands-on academic and/or work experience in applying AI a plus. 
     Expert system shell, Common Lisp, CLOS, and CLIM experience also
     valued.
o    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience a significant plus.
o    Simulation experience a plus.
o    Smalltalk, Motif experience a plus.
 
Both junior and senior MTS-level positions are available.  Army domain
knowledge is stressed for more senior positions.  
 
Environment: Offers the opportunity to apply a variety of AI-related
technologies to multiple projects in a stable and learning-supportive
environment.  Geographical location is "country with a city flavor": farms,
suburbs, small towns, parks and woods.  Close to the New Jersey shore and
about an hour from New York City.
 
 
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES AND RECRUITER'S NOTES:
 
     A similar posting appeared about a month ago.  New projects have
     expanded the hiring scope.
 
     Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and
     accompanying cover letter/note, either via regular mail or via e-mail
     (ASCII only please).  Kindly reference this misc.jobs.offered posting
     as "DSS/AI".  Please note that *direct* replies to this posting will
     be routed (via its REPLY-TO header) to a preferred account called
     c.thomas@compmail.com.
 
     All respondents will be given careful consideration.  However,
     depending upon the response volume, I regret that I cannot guarantee a
     personal reply to all respondents.
 
     Regrettably, the U.S. Citizenship requirement is inflexible.
 
     Regarding general inquiries: Please read the job requirements
     carefully.  Respondents who fit the broad requirements described for
     this position but lack key criteria are welcome to send a resume--via
     regular mail only please--for general consideration, but should expect
     no immediate reply.  Your resume will be keyed and filed and you will
     be contacted should alternative positions be or become available.
 
     CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
          Chad Thomas
          Thomas Search Consultants
          8409 Lake Crest Terrace
          Suite B
          Fairfax Station, VA  22039
 
          Phone: (703) 643-2226
          Fax:   (703) 643-0712
          E-mail: c.thomas@compmail.com
 
          Thomas Search Consultants (TSC) specializes in
          Human-Computer Interface, Artificial Intelligence, and
          related research and development positions, recruiting
          for a nationwide client base.  TSC is located in the
          greater Washington, D.C. metro area.
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