Autonomous Systems Engineer

Integer Technologies; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer Technologies seeks an Autonomous Systems Engineer to focus on sensor data processing and fusion for unmanned, autonomous submersible systems. The role emphasizes edge processing and real-time decision making to support mission-driven autonomy.

The position supports multi-year subsea data intelligence programs, develops data fusion and autonomy algorithms, and partners with software, hardware, and research teams to advance maritime capabilities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 6+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience.
• Experience using data from multiple perception sensor types (sonar, magnetic, cameras, lidar) to enhance a robotic platform’s perception.
• Background in mathematics and robotics algorithms (linear algebra, trigonometry, Bayesian stats, Kalman filters).
• Understanding of Navy/DoD mission for autonomous systems integration.
• Experience with Python, C++, Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Autonomous Systems Engineer for submersible systems with emphasis on sensor data fusion algorithms.
• Identify and develop methods of optimization for edge processing of sensor data onboard autonomous platforms.
• Contribute to industry-academia research projects for intelligent unmanned maritime systems.
• Assist in developing autonomous strategies balancing speed, cost, and value of approaches.
• Engage with partners and customers to elicit project requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineering and business teams to develop new products using modeling and simulation insights.

Skills

Autonomous systems engineering

Sensor data fusion

Edge processing

Python

C++

Matlab

Kalman Filters

Bayesian statistics

Robotics algorithms

Edge computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

ROS

Modeling and simulation tools

Job description

About the role

TheAutonomousSystemsEngineer will be focuson sensor data processing and the development of algorithms used to fuse multiple sensorsfor unmanned, autonomous, submersible systems.This role requires an understanding ofdata processing and data fusionat the edge,from multiple sensors (acoustic, magnetic,etc.),to enable mission-level autonomous decision making.Thisincludesdeveloping and implementing data fusion algorithms as well as decision making algorithms todemonstrateautonomy capabilities for submersible systems.TheAutonomous SystemsEngineer willassistinlarge, multi-year subsea data intelligence research programs with an emphasis on autonomous sense-making, and mission-driven use of subsea and oceanographic datasets. This role willassistinthe development of a decision support framework for uncrewed underwater vehicles capable of adapting in real time to changing environmental conditions.

Many of our projects focus on using sensor-informed edge-deployed models running onboard uncrewed platforms (e.g., uncrewed surface vessels and uncrewed underwater vessels) to make real-time assessments of mission goals and provide the operators of uncrewed systems with decision aids to maximize mission outcomes. Executing this approach for maritime systems, which may involve multiple uncrewed or autonomous systemsoperatingtogether to achieve a given mission, requires holistic system-wide modeling and simulation approach with a distillation of relevant factors correlated with mission outcomes. Therefore, we are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in extracting critical mission-relevant data from dense sources (e.g., modeling and simulation tools, sensors such as acoustic or magnetic, and/or machinery control systems) and translating that into actionable, mission-level information for autonomous decision making at the edge.

Integer is a science and technology research and development organization. As such, much of our work entails developing solutions for complex problems that presently have no known solutions. To achieve internal and customer project goals all candidates must be able to perform research, understand new concepts from other engineering disciplines on advanced and complex topics, and document findings in a way that is easy for non-experts to understand. The Subsea Data Intelligence Engineering Manager must be able to serve as a Principal Investigator and a technical contributor with the technical background to contribute to the development ofnew technologiesand prototypes.

What you’ll do

• Serve as an Autonomous Systems Engineer forsubmersible systems, with an emphasis onsensor data fusion algorithmsfor autonomoussystems.

• Identifyand develop methods of optimizationfor edgeprocessing of sensor data used onboard autonomous platforms

• Contribute meaningfully to the technical deliverables of industry-academia research projects aimed at intelligent operation of unmanned and autonomous maritime systems.

• Assistwith the developmentof autonomousstrategies that balance speed, cost, and value of alternative approaches depending on system and project objectives.

• Engage with partners and customers to understand customer or user needs and elicit project requirements.

• Work collaboratively with software engineering and business development team members to develop new products and services using modeling and simulation tools and insights derived from their application.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degreein relevant field(e.g., computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related field) and6+ years of experience relevant to primary responsibilities outlined above.

OR

• Master’s degree in relevant field and4+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience using data from variousperceptionsensor types (sonar, magnetic, cameras, lidar,etc.)to enhance a robotic platform’sperceptionof its surrounding environmental and potential navigational hazards.

• Background in mathematics, and understanding of robotic algorithms such as, linear algebra, trigonometry, Bayesian statistics, and Kalman Filters

• Understanding of the Navy and Department of Defense’s mission, problem set, and strategy for the integration of autonomous systems.

• Experience with numerical methods and scientific software development in general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python,C++,Matlab).

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant field (e.g.,computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related field)and2+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience with unmanned and autonomous systems research involving maritime autonomous systems such as uncrewed surface vessels and uncrewed underwater vessels.

• Familiarity with maritime sensors (acoustics, magnetic, positioning, etc.)

• Experience with edge processing

• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System)

• Experience in using AI/ML frameworks (e.g.,PyTorch, TensorFlow, Flux, or similar).