Senior Software Autonomy Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

6d•$82,300 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is seeking a highly skilled Autonomy Engineer to design and develop autonomous behaviors for multi-domain heterogeneous teams of autonomous vehicles. The Senior Autonomy Engineer will work on cutting-edge defense systems that are fielded by the US Government and commercial customers in aerial, ground, underwater, and space domains. The preferred candidate has expert knowledge in task and motion planning, software integration and testing with robotics platforms, hybrid methods that augment deterministic autonomy algorithms with AI-based approaches, optimization and resource allocation for large team of teams, and C/C++, ROS/ROS2.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required.
Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms and technology.
Knowledge of real-time software development tools.
Knowledge of project execution, designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software.
Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and similar techniques.
Significant knowledge in the design and analysis of control systems.
Significant knowledge of design and implementation of trajectory design/optimization algorithms including optimal control techniques.
Strong project execution and teamwork skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to clearly communicate work assignments to team members.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred.
Secret clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design.
Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems.
Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
Performs other duties as assigned.