The Autonomy Research Engineer 2 conducts collaborative research, data analyses and software engineering, under the supervision of a project or task lead, supporting a group’s research and development objectives. Mission autonomy is the ability for autonomous agents or teams to conduct strategic decision-making and coordinated actions toward longer-term operational objectives through persistent world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning under uncertainty and adversarial conditions.

 Essential Functions: 

• Conduct assigned and/or collaborative research, data analyses and/or software engineering activities as directed, that support technical and program objectives. 

• Support the group’s business development activities by developing technical proposal content, supporting data analyses and/or software engineering, as needed, under the guidance of a proposal technical lead.  

• Document and communicate technical results, data analyses, key findings, and takeaway  
  conclusions of research and development activities to internal audiences.  

• Contribute to publications as needed. 

• This role requires the Ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. 

• May require the ability to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds.

• Must be able to Obtain and maintain an active US DOD security clearance.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar educational background, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in related industry experience or Masters Degree and 1+ years of experience in a related field. 

• Advanced experience in research software development with relevant programming skills in MATLAB/C++/Python. 

• Experience with AI/ML/Autonomy software libraries. 

• Experience with simulation, development and deployment environments. 

Preferred Additional Skills and Experience: 

• Master’s of Science degree 

• Experience with sensors and/or autonomous vehicles. 

• Ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve complex problems 

• Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing experience 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team 

Benefits

• Salary: $96,000 - $140,000 (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
• Summer 9/80 work schedule