Collaborate and effect change.

As a research staff member at IDA, you will be challenged by the following types of questions:

• What are the new roles and responsibilities of the various combatant commands as the United States confronts new threats and adversaries?

• How can the Department of Defense exploit advanced technologies and new operating concepts?

• How do you develop new, robust networking among soldiers, sensors, and systems?

• What technologies should be used to detect mines and unexploded ordnance?

• How can the military more effectively conduct military operations in urban environments?

• How can we enhance human-machine interfaces?

• What economic effect does the increased rate of guard and reserve mobilizations have on employers?

IDA offers advanced degree holders the opportunity to use their education and experience in a challenging work environment. You can take your research skills that you have honed in the laboratory and apply them to real-life problems that affect our national security in very real ways.

At IDA, you will have the opportunity to work with incredible research professionals in team situations that foster collaboration with individuals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. Keeping company with the best opens you up to challenging assignments that span systems, concepts, and technologies.