Senior Software Engineer 2

SSCI Products Division is looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer in the domain of Autonomous Vehicles and Uncrewed Systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing software for advanced AI/ML programs relating to autonomous flight systems and crewed-uncrewed collaboration. The position will also be responsible for building simulation environments for demonstration and testing of autonomous software. This position requires an Active DoD Security Clearance SECRET (or above)

Essential Functions:

• Develop advanced software for multi-vehicle autonomy for complex, contested environments.

• Provide relevant technical expertise as part of a team to design, implement, and test autonomy software systems for embedded uncrewed multi-vehicle autonomy.
• Develop and run simulations for autonomous software.

• Support presentation of technical results to internal and external customers.

• Support other company initiatives and programs.

• May involve periodic travel.

Requirements

Basic Skills:.

• Must have an active SECRET clearance or higher.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science

• 4+ years of experience in software development/R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software

• Experience with C/C++, Python, and (desired) relevant memory-safe languages. Rust familiarity is preferred).

• Experience with Linux-based development environments highly desired.

• Experience with and/or understanding of modern software development tool chains and processes (Agile, git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, MBSE concepts, and automated test methodologies, etc.)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.

• Must be able to work effectively as part of an integration-focused development team.

• Desired: Familiarity with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards (especially OMS/UCI and AFSIM, but also FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, UMAA etc).

• Desired: Familiarity with AI robotic navigation and decision algorithms – path planning (A*, RRT), schedule optimization (Simulated Annealing, Genetic Algorithms, Tabu Search), distributed coordination algorithms

Benefits

• 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
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources