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Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to addressing the nation's toughest challenges through innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer to develop cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI solutions within a collaborative team environment, focusing on robotics and AI projects to support sponsor needs.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Assist in building robotics and artificial intelligence projects
Work a wide variety of challenging activities in direct support of sponsor programs
Support MITRE's AI and autonomy efforts
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level US Government security clearance
Applicable work experience related to Autonomy and AI
Understand autonomous systems across different domains (DoD, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, Industry and Academia)
Deep experience in one or more robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, control theory, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems
Ability to articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaboration), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps
Familiarity with the state of the art in the field, including the use of ROS 2 and Docker
Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios
Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills
Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development with sponsors
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred
Advanced degree in related field such as Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc
Knowledge of advances of Autonomy and AI evaluation capabilities in industry and academia
Domain knowledge of swarming systems, agentic AI, manufacturing robotics, and/or missile defense
Experience with configuring and writing software for open source flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4. Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc)
Experience with rapid prototyping, including fabrication and electronics
Experience with field testing autonomous systems, particularly unmanned aerial systems
Knowledge and/or experience with edge computing, C-SWAP (compute, size, weight, and power) platforms, and/or surrogate or scaled platforms
Work and/or leadership of teams to implement and evaluate AI and Autonomy algorithms
Developed, proposed and executed research in the field of autonomy
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