Senior Software Engineer II - Autonomy Systems
TLDR
Develop advanced AI/Autonomy software for multi-vehicle mission systems in complex environments and lead technical presentations for customers.
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting software for advanced AI/Autonomy technologies for collaborative, autonomous mission systems operating in multiple domains.
Essential Functions:
- Develop advanced AI/Autonomy software for multi-vehicle mission systems operating in complex, contested environments.
- Work independently as a component lead and part of a program team to design, implement, simulate, and test autonomy software systems for uncrewed, multi-vehicle autonomy systems.
- Support presentation of technical results to internal and external customers.
- The position may require occasional travel (10%) when necessary.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DOD Security Clearance.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Statistics, Robotics or related subject area and 5+ years of related experience.
- Experience in software development of AI/Autonomy for Robotics, Autonomous Uncrewed Systems, and/or related Machine Learning technologies
- Prior experience programming in C/C++, Python, and embedded/real-time computing applications. Familiarity with RUST (or relevant memory-safe languages).
- Extensive experience with modern software development (Agile, Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, Conan, SonarQube, automated test methodologies, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Behavior-based Robotics: middleware/ROS, perception, cognition, decision algorithms (navigation, task/path planning, multi-agent coordination)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Established history of successfully leading small-team implementation of advanced AI/Autonomy software technologies and effective technical communications
- Working knowledge of USG DoD mission data systems and datalink architectures, such as JSE, OMS, UMAA, FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series.
Benefits
- Salary: $142,000 - $180,000 (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
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Schedule
Free Meals & Snacks
Free Food & Snacks
Health Insurance
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Other Benefit
Wellness Resources
Paid Parental Leave
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. develops advanced technologies for navigation and mission planning tailored for the Aerospace and Defense sectors. We specialize in creating AI/ML-enabled solutions that command and manage intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms, addressing our clients' most complex operational challenges.