Space Autonomy Engineer - RL/MPC Expert (Hybrid)

Trusted Space Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Space is seeking a Mid-Level Autonomy Engineer to build and integrate autonomy algorithms and support performance evaluation in simulation and demonstration environments. The engineer will work across message buses, interfaces, and mission workflows as part of a cross-functional Agile team.

This contingent, full-time role requires a TS/SCI clearance and will start around 09/01/2026; compensation ranges from $135,000 to $215,000, reflecting experience and responsibilities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in autonomous systems development.
• Hands-on experience with RL, MPC, or related autonomy algorithms.
• Experience with large software codebases and multi-component systems.
• Proficiency with Python and modern algorithm development tools.
• Experience with testing, integration workflows, and simulation environments.
• Ability to work in cross-functional Agile teams.
• U.S. Citizenship; active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine autonomy algorithms for space-domain missions.
• Integrate autonomy capabilities with message buses, ICDs/APIs, and simulation interfaces.
• Generate autonomy performance metrics and artifacts for verification and reviews.
• Support integration testing, demos, data generation, and scripted execution in Agile Scrum.
• Collaborate with systems, software, aerospace, and DevSecOps engineers to maintain traceability across requirements and test vectors.
• Contribute autonomy-focused content to documentation and operator guides.

Skills

Autonomy algorithms

Python

Reinforcement Learning

Model Predictive Control

Hands-on with large codebases

Agile teamwork

System integration

Software testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python tooling

Job description

Trusted Space is seeking a Mid-Level Autonomy Engineer to build and integrate autonomy algorithms and support performance evaluation in simulation and demonstration environments. The engineer will work across message buses, interfaces, and mission workflows as part of a cross-functional Agile team.

This contingent, full-time role requires a TS/SCI clearance and will start around 09/01/2026; compensation ranges from $135,000 to $215,000, reflecting experience and responsibilities across