Autonomy Software Engineer - MAGE

Scientific Systems; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Hybrid Work Schedule

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Summer 9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Scientific Systems is seeking an Autonomy Software Engineer to join our AI-enabled autonomy team. The role involves agile software development, DevSecOps and CI/CD integration, testing on advanced modeling platforms, and supporting intelligence programs with autonomy integration.

Essential functions include migrating software to the SSCI Digital Engineering Environment, documenting work, sprint support, and aligning efforts with customer autonomy objectives while maintaining DoD standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field with 3+ years software experience in AI/Robotics.
• Experience on autonomy integration teams delivering AI software for operational use.
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python; knowledge of ROS/OMS/AFSIM is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Migrate SSCI software to the Digital Engineering Environment per DoD requirements.
• Write and review software documentation.
• Support development sprints and code reviews.
• Develop software to achieve milestones using Agile methods.
• Support autonomy software integration and test activities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

ROS

Agile development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Git/GitLab/GitHub

Confluence/Jira

CI/CD tooling

MBSE tools

Job description

Our Autonomy Software Engineer will be part of the company's core AI-enabled Autonomy Software development team. Primary responsibilities include day-to-day, agile software engineering for initial development, DevSecOps and CI/CD integration, and ongoing software test and evaluation using advanced modeling and simulation platforms. Additional responsibilities include providing autonomy software integration and test support to multiple autonomy programs aligned with specific customer autonomy objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Support migrations of Scientific Systems software applications to the SSCI Digital Engineering Environment, as directed, in support of current and future USG and DoD software acquisition requirements.
• Write and review software documentation.
• Support development sprints and code reviews.
• Develop software to achieve program milestones as directed, in accordance with modern software engineering Agile Software Development methodologies.
• Support Prime and customer-facing interactions.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering and other areas relevant to SSCI (Navigation, Mission Planning, Autonomy, etc.).
• This role may require the ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors' of Science degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, or Data Science, or equivalent experience and 3+ years progressive software engineering experience in a related industry and relevant experience with software development/R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software
• Experience working as part of an autonomy integration team, including leading autonomy software to achieve operationally relevant software capabilities.
• Experience using modern software development tool chains and processes including build, test, and documentation methodologies as well as experience performing configuration (user accounts, project settings) for tools such as git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, build automation tools, automated test methodologies, Model-Based System Engineering tools and techniques, etc.
• Experience using C/C++, Python, and/or project-specific required languages (e.g. Java, Rust, etc.).
• Experience designing object-oriented class structures with well-designed API within the languages of interest.
• Experience with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards. (especially OMS, ROS, and AFSIM, as well as FACE, DDS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc)
• Experience designing software architecture for complex software systems and integrate with DoD-standard architectures and interfaces.
• Experience identifying and clarifying customer technical requirements and aligning technical efforts with requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's of Science degree or PhD
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Significant experience in AI/Autonomy/Robotics advanced technologies and software as demonstrated in successfully field-tested unmanned systems
• Experience in Linux-based development environments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical writing skills used to write clear documentation for developed code.
• Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems.
• Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Salary: $108,000 - $131,000 (Depends on Experience)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Summer 9/80 work schedule