Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

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Department Summary:

MITRE’s Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center's Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department is an innovative team of engineers focused on the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems, robotics capabilities, and AI solutions for a safer world.

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department has a new opportunity for a strong technical candidate with a STEM degree to join an innovative team of engineers focused on developing Artificial Intelligence and/or Autonomous System solutions for sponsor needs.

The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced team environment and working with groundbreaking technology.

We are seeking a self-starter that assists in building robotics and artificial intelligence projects.

The candidate for this position will work a wide variety of challenging activities in direct support of sponsor programs and will support MITRE’s AI and autonomy efforts.



Basic Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level US Government security clearance

+ Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance

+ Applicable work experience related to Autonomy and AI.

+ Understand autonomous systems across different domains (DoD, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, Industry and Academia)

+ Deep experience in one or more robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, control theory, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems

+ Ability to articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaboration), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps

+ Familiarity with the state of the art in the field, including the use of ROS 2 and Docker

+ Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios

+ Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills

+ Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development with sponsors

+ This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site



Preferred Qualifications:

+ Advanced degree in related field such as Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.

+ Knowledge of advances of Autonomy and AI evaluation capabilities in industry and academia

+ Domain knowledge of swarming systems, agentic AI, manufacturing robotics, and/or missile defense

+ Experience with configuring and writing software for open source flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4.

Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc)

+ Experience with rapid prototyping, including fabrication and electronics

+ Experience with field testing autonomous systems, particularly unmanned aerial systems

+ Knowledge and/or experience with edge computing, C-SWAP (compute, size, weight, and power) platforms, and/or surrogate or scaled platforms

+ Work and/or leadership of teams to implement and evaluate AI and Autonomy algorithms

+ Developed, proposed and executed research in the field of autonomy




This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$142,000 - $177,500 - $213,000 Annual

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

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