Autonomous Systems Engineer - AI & Robotics (Entry-Level)

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks a strong technical candidate to join the Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Department, developing AI and autonomy solutions for sponsor programs. You will support robotics and AI projects, work across perception, planning, and cloud-based computing, and contribute to high-impact national security and public-interest missions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous problem solving, and growth in cutting-edge technologies within a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Academic project or work experience in robotics-relevant fields such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems.
• Ability to articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaborations), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps.
• Familiarity with the state of the art in the field

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of advances of autonomy and robotics capabilities
• Leverage technical expertise to evaluate and improve AI/Autonomy system performance
• Provide thought leadership centered around autonomy/AI technology adoption on robotics hardware and cloud-based computing environments
• Evaluate autonomy or AI solutions and provide guidance to sponsors based on their requirements
• Work on topics in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems
• Build capabilities in one of more growth area for Autonomous Systems (e.g., maritime autonomy, healthcare robotics, space robotics)
• Help department and division execute strategy around enabling high-consequence applications of Autonomy, including necessary assurance, T&E, and societal implications

Skills

Robotics concepts

Computer vision

Deep learning

Machine learning

Planning

Human-robot teaming

Multi-robot systems

Education

STEM degree

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

MITRE seeks a strong technical candidate to join the Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Department, developing AI and autonomy solutions for sponsor programs. You will support robotics and AI projects, work across perception, planning, and cloud-based computing, and contribute to high-impact national security and public-interest missions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous problem solving, and growth in cutting-edge technologies within a fast-paced team environment.