Mission Autonomy Lead - Thunder

What you'll do

• Own autonomy architecture and develop mission planning, execution, perception, and debrief capabilities.
• Build software infrastructure and simulation/test capabilities; manage autonomy deliverables and interfaces with vehicle systems.
• Lead and mentor engineers, coordinate cross-functional integration, and represent the autonomy subsystem in technical and customer meetings.

What they ask for

• Bachelor's, Masters, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or AI/ML
• Experience delivering software through full product development cycles; demonstrated experience with autonomous navigation, planning, or perception systems
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and SITL/HITL testing; safety-critical or high-assurance software; proficiency in C++ and/or Python; Linux-based embedded or real-time operating systems; version control and CI/CD tooling; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous aviation systems (UAS, UAV, or manned-unmanned teaming)
• Experience with open systems architecture standards (MOSA/WOSA), MBSE, or aviation simulation environments

Pay

$220,000 — $292,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

C++, Python, Linux, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, SysML, SITL/HITL

AI focus

Develops autonomy software for an autonomous attack rotorcraft, including mission planning and execution, perception, and learning from missions.