Systems Architect Engineer 4 - 29392

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 124,291 - 177,559; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Perception Architect to design and integrate sensor perception capabilities across maritime platforms. You will lead AI/ML algorithm development, sensor fusion, and interfacing software for autonomy stacks.

The role requires experience with autonomous platforms, multiple sensor modalities, and real-time systems, with field testing and rapid hardware iteration as part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD or JD or 13 years with HS diploma.
• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent OR 5+ years of relevant experience
• Prior experience with software development
• Prior experience with autonomous platforms
• Understanding of multiple sensor modalities and underlying physics (EO, IR, lidar, radar, sonar, acoustics)
• Understanding of detection, classification, and identification phenomenology
• Experience training and deploying ML algorithms (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience with estimation, tracking, and fusion algorithms

Responsibilities

• Architect and adapt cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms running on the Odyssey perception autonomy stack
• Architect real-time tracking and sensor fusion systems
• Create interfacing software to autonomously control sensors
• Interact with the customers to understand their use cases and requirements
• Drive execution of simulation tooling to exercise perception pipelines
• Build and optimize AI/ML pipelines on edge hardware
• Participate in field testing and rapid hardware iteration

Skills

Software development

Autonomous platforms

Sensor modalities

ML algorithms (Python, PyTorch, Tensor

Estimation, tracking, fusion

Education

MS/PhD in Computer Engineering/Robotic Engineering/CS

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Location: Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States

Requisition Number: 29392

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $124,291.00-$177,559.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including underwater and surface vessels.

HII Unmanned Systems is seeking a Perception Architect to join our Maritime Autonomy/AI Team. This role involves architecting, developing, integrating, and maintaining sensor perception capabilities deployed across HII’s range of maritime platforms. You will work with the team to continuously add capability and demonstrate the solution to customers in real‑world scenarios on HII REMUS and ROMULUS platforms. Sensors will span the spectrum of modalities, including EO, IR, acoustics, passive and active RF.

Responsibilities

• Architect and adapt cutting‑edge AI/ML algorithms running on the Odyssey perception autonomy stack
• Architect real‑time tracking and sensor fusion systems
• Create interfacing software to autonomously control sensors
• Interact with the customers to understand their use cases and requirements
• Drive execution of simulation tooling to exercise perception pipelines
• Build and optimize AI/ML pipelines on edge hardware
• Participate in field testing and rapid hardware iteration

What you will be doing...

Designs and develops system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.

What we are looking for...

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent OR 5+ years of relevant experience
• Prior experience with software development
• Prior experience with autonomous platforms
• Understanding of multiple sensor modalities and underlying physics (e.g., EO, IR, lidar, radar, sonar, acoustics, etc.)
• Understanding of detection, classification, and identification phenomenology
• Experience training and deploying ML algorithms (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience with estimation, tracking, and fusion algorithms

Bonus Points for...

• Strong tracking and sensor fusion background
• Experience with maritime platforms
• Current U.S. SECRET security clearance

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.