Occupation information for Computer and Information Research Scientists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Master's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
• Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
• Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
• Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
• Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Design computers and the software that runs them.
• Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
• Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.

Tools:

• Camera based vision systems for automated data collection
• Computer servers
• High end computer servers
• Multimedia projectors
• Pick or place robots

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base management system software
• Development environment software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Operating system software

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