Lead Autonomy Software Engineer for Mission Autonomy

Scientific Systems

Burlington (MA)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 196,000

Full time

14 hours ago
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Job summary

Scientific Systems seeks a Lead Autonomy Engineer to guide a small engineering team across multiple programs, aligning with division objectives and building persistent world models and adaptive planning."

The role requires leadership in robotics tech, collaboration across disciplines, and ongoing engagement with customers and program milestones, with occasional travel and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD with autonomy tech leadership experience.
  • Proven track record in proposals, contracts and programs.
  • Experience building software for edge platforms and robotics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to develop innovative autonomy solutions from customer requirements.
  • Serve as SME in mission autonomy technologies.
  • Support marketing and proposal efforts for autonomy programs.

Skills

C/C++
Python
Robotics
Edge platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math/CS/Engineering
Master's degree
Ph.D. degree

Tools

AFSIM
NGTS
Linux

Job description

Scientific Systems seeks a Lead Autonomy Engineer to guide a small engineering team across multiple programs, aligning with division objectives and building persistent world models and adaptive planning."

The role requires leadership in robotics tech, collaboration across disciplines, and ongoing engagement with customers and program milestones, with occasional travel and security clearance requirements.

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