Autonomy Engineer — Multi-Domain Robotics & AI

Inuplands; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance support

Work-life balance programs

Discounts on cultural activities

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a skilled Autonomy Engineer to design autonomous behaviors for multi-domain vehicles, including aerial, ground, underwater, and space domains, for US Government and commercial customers.

The role emphasizes ROS/ROS2, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and real-time software, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense systems and to pursue advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or electrical engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance.
• Masters/PhD preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Designs autonomous behaviors for multi-domain teams of vehicles.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• Evaluates requirements and communicates with customers and stakeholders.
• Performs software testing to ensure requirement compliance.
• Contributes to technical reports and presentations with guidance.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python/C++

GNC basics

Real-time software

Control systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Simulink

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a skilled Autonomy Engineer to design autonomous behaviors for multi-domain vehicles, including aerial, ground, underwater, and space domains, for US Government and commercial customers.

The role emphasizes ROS/ROS2, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and real-time software, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense systems and to pursue advanced degrees.