Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R5368)

What you'll do

• Design and implement autonomy algorithms and high-performance software for complex missions and dynamic environments.
• Integrate and test autonomy on real platforms; support field testing, flight demonstrations, and mission-data analysis.
• Lead technical direction and collaborate across teams to research, prototype, and deliver autonomy capabilities.

What they ask for

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in production-level C++ software development.
• 7+ years' experience in one or more listed areas, including software subsystem scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls.
• Experience with collaborative software development tools; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and own software systems; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating mission systems and supporting integration events or flight demonstrations.
• Experience with robotics software, simulation tools, navigation and communications systems, or high-assurance software development processes.

Pay

USD 234,240–351,360 per-year-salary (base salary)

Tools

C++, ROS, OMPL, AFSIM, NGTS, DO-178C, MIL-STD's

AI focus

Combines classical autonomy with machine learning, including reinforcement learning, for adaptive behavior; designs autonomy algorithms for unmanned aircraft and multi-agent coordination.