Formal Methods Researcher

The candidate will be performing hands-on research on high-assurance connect car system assurance using formal methods and design by contract concepts. Research areas include high-assurance connected software architecture & software engineering, dependable connected software platform, system assurance, and model based systems engineering (MBSE). PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Research on High-Assurance Connected Software Architecture & Software Engineering including: Contract-based architecture, contract-based design, formal contract languages; Automatic formal verification; Runtime verification and runtime monitoring; Correctness-by-construction; Automatic abstraction (bottom-up) and decomposition (top-down) of system specifications.

Occasional driving of test vehicles to conduct experiments.

Occasional driving of test vehicles to conduct experiments therefore this candidate will need to be local QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS Ph. D (preferred) or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 2+ years of research experience in formal verification and/or software engineering. Proficiency in formal verification tools, e.g., theorem prover tools, model checking tools, etc. Knowledge of computer systems, embedded systems, and systems and software engineering. Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Verification & Validation (V&V) concepts Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, e.g., Java, Python, etc. Research prototype development skills. Ability to engage in general research activities, e.g., planning, time management, and team building. Ability to work independently as well as within a highly motivated team environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","baseSalary":null,"datePosted":"2021-02-24","validThrough":"2022-02-24","description":"The candidate will be performing hands-on research on high-assurance connect car system assurance using formal methods and design by contract concepts. Research areas include high-assurance connected software architecture & software engineering, dependable connected software platform, system assurance, and model based systems engineering (MBSE).

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research on High-Assurance Connected Software Architecture & Software Engineering including: • Contract-based architecture, contract-based design, formal contract languages; • Automatic formal verification; • Runtime verification and runtime monitoring; • Correctness-by-construction; • Automatic abstraction (bottom-up) and decomposition (top-down) of system specifications.

• Occasional driving of test vehicles to conduct experiments.

Occasional driving of test vehicles to conduct experiments therefore this candidate will need to be local

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Ph. D (preferred) or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. • 2+ years of research experience in formal verification and/or software engineering. • Proficiency in formal verification tools, e.g., theorem prover tools, model checking tools, etc. • Knowledge of computer systems, embedded systems, and systems and software engineering. • Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Verification & Validation (V&V) concepts • Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, e.g., Java, Python, etc. • Research prototype development skills. • Ability to engage in general research activities, e.g., planning, time management, and team building. • Ability to work independently as well as within a highly motivated team environment. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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