Edge AI Autonomy Architect for UAS & Swarms

General Dynamics IT; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Principal AI Autonomy Systems Integrator to lead the integration of autonomy software with UAS, swarms, and robotic platforms. The role emphasizes secure, real-time decision-making, edge deployment, and mission-thread enablement in demanding environments.

You will validate behaviors in simulation and field environments, ensure trusted data handling, and coordinate with cross-domain C2 workflows while supporting human-in-the-loop operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent.
• 10+ years in unmanned systems, autonomy engineering, robotics integration, or embedded AI/ML deployment.
• Direct experience integrating autonomy into UAS, drones, swarms, robotic vehicles, or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and real-time/embedded software patterns.

Responsibilities

• Build full autonomy pipelines end-to-end, from sensing through action execution.
• Deploy CV, tracking, SLAM, pattern-learning, anomaly detection, and cooperative-agent models on real unmanned systems.
• Integrate heterogeneous sensors, radios, and payloads with autonomy decision loops.
• Conduct troubleshooting and rapid problem resolution across autonomy software, embedded systems, edge clusters, and C2 interfaces.
• Translate mission problems into executable autonomy behaviors and scenario-specific workflows.
• Train teams and mission personnel on system configuration, safety, deployment, and best practices.

Skills

AI/ML

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Machine learning

Edge AI

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

ROS/ROS2

PX4/ArduPilot

MAVLink

Gazebo/AirSim

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ONNX

Docker

Kubernetes (K3s/RKE2)

Job description

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Principal AI Autonomy Systems Integrator to lead the integration of autonomy software with UAS, swarms, and robotic platforms. The role emphasizes secure, real-time decision-making, edge deployment, and mission-thread enablement in demanding environments.

You will validate behaviors in simulation and field environments, ensure trusted data handling, and coordinate with cross-domain C2 workflows while supporting human-in-the-loop operations.