Booz Allen Hamilton · 21 hours ago
Autonomy Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in technology and engineering solutions. They are seeking an Autonomy Engineer to conduct research, development, and evaluation of robotic systems, focusing on software and hardware integration to solve complex client problems in autonomy and human interaction.
Cyber SecurityCloud ComputingConsultingIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct the research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and unmanned systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission areas
Function at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new robotic capabilities that address complex client problems in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction
Apply advanced engineering skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience developing and debugging software and algorithms in C or C++ for Linux-based embedded systems, including driver development and integration of sensors, platforms, and interfaces
3+ years of experience using ROS2 to develop software for robotic applications
3+ years of experience developing autonomy algorithms such as localization and path planning for navigation
3+ years of experience integrating Sensor Fusion and State Estimation algorithms, including Kalman filters, particle filters, SLAM, and VIO
2+ years of experience leading robotic software development efforts, including requirements specification, design, implementation, integration, planning, tasking, testing, and code reviews
2+ years of experience working with UAS platforms and PX4-based flight controllers
2+ years of experience working with software containerization methods and utilities such as Docker and Docker-compose
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field
Preferred
3+ years of experience with computer vision such as OpenCV, camera models, and camera calibrations
Experience leading software development efforts following DevOps principles, including Agile, CI/CD, and test-driven development, and using automation tools, including pipelines and runners
Experience briefing DoD leaders and customers and collecting requirements for defense missions
Experience with Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) for UAS and Open Mission Systems (OMS)
Experience with QGroundControl
Secret clearance
Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field preferred; Doctorate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field a plus
FAA Small UAS Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
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Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Wikan
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