Lead Autonomy Software Engineer — Hybrid, High Impact

Scientific Systems Company, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Hybrid Work Schedule

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Summer 9/80 schedule

Job summary

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. is seeking a Lead Autonomy Software Engineer to guide a small engineering team on mission autonomy programs, focusing on persistent world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning.

The role requires strong leadership and hands-on expertise in autonomy tech and software integration. You will lead technical solutions, support proposals, coordinate milestones, and maintain prime/customer interactions while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Leading teams on autonomy technology programs.
• Experience in edge software integration.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience leading proposals and winning contracts.
• Background in robotics related to motion planning or behavior modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop innovative solutions from customer requirements.
• Serve as SME in mission autonomy technologies.
• Support or lead marketing and proposal efforts.
• Manage team to achieve program milestones and customer interactions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on R&D roadmaps.

Skills

Team leadership

Autonomy technologies

C/C++

Python

Edge computing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

Linux environments

Job description

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. is seeking a Lead Autonomy Software Engineer to guide a small engineering team on mission autonomy programs, focusing on persistent world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning.

The role requires strong leadership and hands-on expertise in autonomy tech and software integration. You will lead technical solutions, support proposals, coordinate milestones, and maintain prime/customer interactions while staying current with industry trends.