Senior Research Engineer II

Scientific Systems Company, Inc.•Burlington, MA

About The Position

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

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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DOD Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.