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Job ID: 24327Req ID: 4911Location: Sterling Heights, MI, USAPosted: 2026-06-11Job Family: Engineering & Support ServicesJob Function: Electrical EngineeringPay Type: Salary ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal Advanced Research is currently seeking a Robotic (Autonomy) Engineer to support autonomy vehicle integrations in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Considering the state of the world today, military technical innovation is critical to defending our territories and those of our allies. The US Army is currently exploring advancements to equip ground combat forces with autonomous vehicle platforms. This effort presents a unique opportunity for civilians to participate in the research and development efforts that will shape future battlefield combat platforms. Develop and implement autonomous systems for ground, air, or maritime defense platforms (e.g., Design, integrate, and test software for robotics, AI/ML, and sensor fusion applications in contested environments. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers to ensure seamless platform integration. Advise on platform scalability, cloud integration strategies, and continuous deployment models. Support modeling, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate autonomous behaviors. Apply computer vision, path planning, and control algorithms to enable mission execution with minimal human intervention. Conduct field testing, data collection, and performance analysis to refine autonomous capabilities. Conduct autonomy testing in complex off-road, contested, and GPS-denied environments. Develop technical documentation, briefings, and reports for government stakeholders Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and program milestones (e.g., Stay current with emerging technologies in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems to support innovation and mission advantage. Required Qualifications Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance. Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS 25% annually. Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and 5-7 years experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.