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Lead Autonomy Software Engineer

Scientific Systems Company, Inc.Burlington, MA

$150,000 - $196,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$150,000-$196,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

The Lead Autonomy Software Engineer is a key technical contributor and small engineering team lead on multiple programs aligned with division and/or group 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

  • Lead a team to develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges derived from customer requirements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in emerging mission autonomy technologies.
  • Support or lead marketing and proposal efforts in mission autonomy.
  • Support or lead managing and tasking team to achieve program milestones.  
  • Take primary responsibility for prime and customer-facing interactions. 
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mission autonomy and other areas relevant to Scientific Systems. 
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advance R&D roadmaps
  • The role does require the ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. 
  • This role may require occasional travel when necessary.
  • May require the ability to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds.  
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or equivalent experience and 7+ years of progressive autonomy technologies experience including team leadership in a related industry, a Master degree and 5+ years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. degree and 2+ years working  in a related engineering role.
  • Experience working in a team leadership role in a related industry.
  • Extensive experience leading proposals and winning contracts.
  • Extensive experience of leading programs in the principal investigator role or similar experience.
  • Experience in building and integrating software for edge platforms.
  • Experience with C/C++, Python, and/or project-specific required languages (e.g. Java, Rust, etc.) 
  • Experience assisting with non-technical programmatic priorities as needed, including staff planning, budget estimation and tracking, and customer-facing interactions. 
  • Background in robotics technologies related to motion planning, behavior modeling, or decision-making and their accompanying algorithms
  • Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for validation, verification, and training

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. degrees 
  • Familiarity with AI/ML standard libraries and tools
  • Experience in Linux-based development environments 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

Benefits

  • Salary: $150,000 - $196,000 (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

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FAQs About Lead Autonomy Software Engineer Jobs at Scientific Systems Company, Inc.

What is the work location for this position at Scientific Systems Company, Inc.?
This job at Scientific Systems Company, Inc. is located in Burlington, MA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Scientific Systems Company, Inc.?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $150,000 and $196,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Scientific Systems Company, Inc.?
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Scientific Systems Company, Inc.?
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Scientific Systems Company, Inc. for this role?
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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