Sr. Autonomy Software Engineer II - MAGE
About the role
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned and/or collaborative research, data analyses and/or software engineering activities
- Support the group's business development activities by developing technical proposal content
- Document and communicate technical results, data analyses, key findings, and takeaway conclusions
- Contribute to publications as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar educational background
- 3+ years of experience in related industry experience or Masters Degree and 1+ years of experience
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Skills mentioned
About Scientific Systems
Scientific Systems focuses on the creation of Autonomy and AI/ML-enabled capabilities to command, control, communicate with, and manage composable collections of intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms across the domains of space, air, land, and sea. Founded in 1990, the company invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customers’ most challenging missions. To learn more, visit ssci.com
H-1B sponsorship history
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