Scientific Systems

Senior Software Engineer II - Autonomy Systems

Scientific Systems  •  $142k - $180k/yr  •  Burlington, MA (Hybrid)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

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
  • Stock Option Plan
Scientific Systems

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

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Burlington, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1990
Website
ssci.com
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