Sr. Autonomy Software Engineer II - MAGE

SSCI, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k/IRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

SSCI, Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Research Engineer 2 in Burlington, MA to conduct collaborative research, data analyses, and software development under project leadership.

The role focuses on mission autonomy, world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning under uncertainty and adversarial conditions. Applicants should have a BS (or MS with experience) in engineering, CS, or applied math and strong MATLAB/C++/Python skills, plus experience with AI/ML libraries and simulation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar educational background, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in related industry experience or Masters Degree and 1+ years of experience in a related field.
• Advanced experience in research software development with relevant programming skills in MATLAB/C++/Python.
• Experience with AI/ML/Autonomy software libraries.
• Experience with simulation, development and deployment environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned and/or collaborative research, data analyses and/or software engineering activities as directed, that support technical and program objectives.
• Support the group's business development activities by developing technical proposal content, supporting data analyses and/or software engineering, as needed, under the guidance of a proposal technical lead.
• Document and communicate technical results, data analyses, key findings, and takeaway conclusions of research and development activities to internal audiences.
• Contribute to publications as needed.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

AI/ML libraries

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / CS / Applied Mathematics or similar

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Simulation environments

Development environments

Job description

The Autonomy Research Engineer 2 conducts collaborative research, data analyses and software engineering, under the supervision of a project or task lead, supporting a group's research and development objectives.Mission autonomy is the ability for autonomous agents or teams to conduct strategic decision-making and coordinated actions toward longer-term operational objectives through persistent world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning under uncertainty and adversarial conditions.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct assigned and/or collaborative research, data analyses and/or software engineering activities as directed, that support technical and program objectives.

• Support the group's business development activities by developing technical proposal content, supporting data analyses and/or software engineering, as needed, under the guidance of a proposal technical lead.

• Document and communicate technical results, data analyses, key findings, and takeaway
  conclusions of research and development activities to internal audiences.

• Contribute to publications as needed.

• This role requires the Ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

• May require the ability to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds.

• Must be able to Obtain and maintain an active US DOD security clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar educational background, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in related industry experience or Masters Degree and 1+ years of experience in a related field.

• Advanced experience in research software development with relevant programming skills in MATLAB/C++/Python.

• Experience with AI/ML/Autonomy software libraries.

• Experience with simulation, development and deployment environments.

Preferred Additional Skills and Experience:

• Master's of Science degree

• Experience with sensors and/or autonomous vehicles.

• Ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve complex problems

• Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing experience

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Salary: $96,000 - $140,000 (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