Senior Software Engineer II - Modeling and Simulation Mission Solutions

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer II position in AI/Autonomy systems development will emphasize modeling/simulation (M+S) and software testing of complex autonomy systems in operationally realistic scenarios. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and supporting advanced M+S infrastructure for testing and evaluation of AI/Autonomy-enabled systems in multiple domains.

Essential Functions:

• Develop advanced M+S infrastructure, and support testing of multi-vehicle autonomy for operational environments.

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

• Support presentation of technical information and data to internal and external customers.

• This role may require occasional travel (10%) when necessary.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

Basic Skills:

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

• 5+ years of experience with modern C++, CMake, Git and software practices including dockerized development, CI/CD workflows. 

• Experience in software development of autonomy and AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software

• Experience with Linux-based development environments and embedded platforms such as the Nvidia Jetson

• Experience with modern software development tool chains and processes (Agile, /Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, , , and automated test methodologies, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

• 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 Python and Conan package manager

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

• Experience working on DOD projects

• Ability to hold a security clearance

Benefits

• Salary: $142,000 - $180,000 (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
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan