Autonomous Systems Engineer

Integer Technologies, LLC.; Gulfport (MS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Professional growth

Job summary

Integer Technologies is seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer focused on sensor data fusion for submersible platforms. You will contribute to edge-deployed models and real-time decision aids to support autonomous maritime missions, working across cross-functional teams and with external partners.

The role requires strong mathematics background, experience with ROS and AI/ML tools, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. On-site in Gulfport, MS with competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in primary responsibilities.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience using data from perception sensors (sonar, magnetic, cameras, lidar) to enhance a robotic platform’s perception of its environment and 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 DoD’s mission and strategy for autonomous systems integration.
• Experience with numerical methods and scientific software development in Python, C++, Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Autonomous Systems Engineer for submersible systems with emphasis on sensor data fusion.
• Identify and develop methods of optimization for edge processing of sensor data aboard autonomous platforms.
• Contribute to research projects aiming at intelligent operation of unmanned maritime systems.
• Develop autonomous strategies balancing speed, cost, and value of approaches.
• Engage with partners and customers to understand needs and elicit project requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineering and business development to create new products using modeling and simulation.

Skills

Sensor data fusion

Edge processing

Python

C++

Robotics algorithms

US citizenship & clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (CS/CE/EE/ME)

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Ph.D. (optional) in relevant field

Tools

ROS

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Matlab

Python

C++

Job description

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 asanAutonomous Systems Engineer for submersible systems, with an emphasis on sensor data fusion algorithms for autonomous systems.
• 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).

About Integer Technologies

Integer Technologies is an applied research and product development company founded by scientists and engineers with a passion for protecting freedom with innovation. We perform R&D on next-generation systems and technologies for the Department of Defense and other U.S. Government agencies. We are hardware and software developers with experience transforming research into fieldable technology. Our core portfolio of research includes projects in power & energy systems, unmanned systems (with an emphasis on maritime systems), digital engineering, cyber security, and advanced manufacturing. Our mission is to create a safer world by translating scientific discoveries into reliable products that address urgent national security needs… at the speed of relevance.

Company Benefits

• Integerfullycovers medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance costs for the employee and dependents . MeaningIntegerstandard planpays 100% of health insurance premiums for your entire familyfrom a well-known national insurer, saving its employee’s thousands of dollars annually.
• Relocationassistanceavailable.
• Base salaries whichexceedlocal & nationalindustry averages.
• Year-end performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) with company matching that vestimmediately; no funny business.
• PaidVacation
• Paid Holidays
• Startup culture withthestabilityof a large company. Integer’s business plan has years of time phased contracted work, alleviating the would-be risk from a traditional small company.
• Direct access to company leadership, prioritization of people over process, and a stellar team with a shared desire for personal and professional growth.
• Friendly atmosphere where people enjoy not only their work and whatthey'recreating but enjoy helping each other as well.