Senior Research Engineer II
Scientific Systems Company Inc. is looking to fill a Controls and Autonomy Research Engineer position in the Intelligent Control Systems group in the areas of autonomous guidance, navigation and control for multiple aerial and space vehicles.
Essential Functions:
- Integrate advanced autonomy, AI/ML, GNC, and optimization algorithms into complex high-fidelity simulations and hardware systems, then carry out and document performance analyses.
- Lead hardware-in-the-loop and experimental testing of complex guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
- Demonstrate efficient tasks and team collaboration while executing technical tasks, with growth objective into project leadership.
- Produce technical materials and compose reports, presentations, and proposals, then present at customer-facing meetings on technical progress.
- This role may require occasional travel when needed.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DOD Security Clearance.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines and 5+ years of applicable related experience or Master’s degree and 5 years of applicable.
- 2+ years of programming skills in C++/Python/Java/MATLAB.
- Experience with complex dynamic simulation software or real-time control software, as applicable to advanced GNC for autonomous vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD
- Research experience in single or multi-vehicle autonomy in one or more UxV domains (ground, water surface, underwater, aerial, and space vehicles).
- Advanced programming skills (4+ years, experience with safety-critical software)
- Experience leading research programs (thesis/dissertation/funded programs)
- Experience with hardware integration and testing for autonomous vehicles.
- Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques as applied to the design of autonomous control systems.
Benefits
- Salary: $139,00 - $176,000 (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
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan