Autonomy AI Engineer — Simulation & Robotics Specialist

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University seeks an autonomy engineer in the AI for Autonomy Lab to identify, shape, apply, conduct, and lead engineering research that matches critical U.S. government needs.

The focus is on enhancing simulation capabilities and applying tools to support autonomy-related projects. You will collaborate with software developers, researchers, designers, and government customers to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities.

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or related discipline with eight (8) years of experience; MS in the same fields with five (5) years of experience; PhD in Computer Science with two (2) years of experience.
This position is based onsite 5 days per week at SEI's offices in either Pittsburgh, PA or Arlington, VA.
Moderate travel (25%) to other SEI offices and sponsor sites.
Background investigation and eligibility for security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

Solution Development: turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers.
Hands-on Prototyping: conduct prototyping in applied AI with a focus on machine learning in autonomy and uncrewed systems.
Strategy: plan, develop, and carry out a research and engineering strategy influencing national agendas.
Collaboration: work with researchers, developers, and government customers to identify challenges and directions.
Mentoring: contribute to improving technical capabilities and share insights across the SEI AI Division.