The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting software for advanced AI/Autonomy technologies for collaborative, autonomous mission systems operating in multiple domains.
Essential Functions:
- Develop advanced AI/Autonomy software for multi-vehicle mission systems operating in complex, contested environments.
- Work independently as a component lead and part of a program team to design, implement, simulate, and test autonomy software systems for uncrewed, multi-vehicle autonomy systems.
- Support presentation of technical results to internal and external customers.
- The position may require occasional travel (10%) when necessary.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DOD Security Clearance.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Statistics, Robotics or related subject area and 5+ years of related experience.
- Experience in software development of AI/Autonomy for Robotics, Autonomous Uncrewed Systems, and/or related Machine Learning technologies
- Prior experience programming in C/C++, Python, and embedded/real-time computing applications. Familiarity with RUST (or relevant memory-safe languages).
- Extensive experience with modern software development (Agile, Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, Conan, SonarQube, automated test methodologies, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Behavior-based Robotics: middleware/ROS, perception, cognition, decision algorithms (navigation, task/path planning, multi-agent coordination)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Established history of successfully leading small-team implementation of advanced AI/Autonomy software technologies and effective technical communications
- Working knowledge of USG DoD mission data systems and datalink architectures, such as JSE, OMS, UMAA, FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series.
Benefits
- Salary: $142,000 - $180,000 (Depends on Experience)
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Statistics, Robotics or related and 5+ years relevant experience
- Experience in software development of AI/Autonomy for Robotics, Autonomous Uncrewed Systems, or related Machine Learning technologies
- Prior experience programming in C/C++, Python, and embedded/real-time computing applications; familiarity with Rust or other memory-safe languages
- Extensive experience with modern software development practices and tools (Agile, GitLab/GitHub, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, Conan, SonarQube, automated test methodologies)
- Working knowledge of behavior-based robotics including middleware/ROS, perception, cognition, decision algorithms, navigation, task/path planning, and multi-agent coordination
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DoD security clearance
- Established history of successfully leading small-team implementation of advanced AI/Autonomy software and effective technical communications
- Working knowledge of USG DoD mission data systems and datalink architectures (JSE, OMS, UMAA, FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series)
What We Do
Architects of Autonomy Noted technologies such as autonomy, artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision are rightfully touted for their enabling potential for national defense and scientific exploration. At Scientific Systems, we develop and holistically connect these technologies together to provide disruptive, offsetting capabilities for unmanned systems, enabling them to make intelligent decisions and collaborate across the domains of space, air, land, and sea. We’ve spent the past 40 years pioneering innovations, including advancements in mission autonomy, for all branches of the U.S. military, DARPA, NASA and more.
