Senior Research Engineer II

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary: $139,00 - $176,000 (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
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan