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Booz Allen Hamilton · 10 hours ago

Autonomy Engineer

Lorton, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Autonomy Engineer to conduct the research and development of robotic systems. The role involves designing, building, and testing robotic capabilities while mentoring team members and solving complex client problems.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct the research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and unmanned systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission areas

Function at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new robotic capabilities that address complex client problems in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction

Apply advanced engineering skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge

Develop innovative solutions to complex problems

Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members

Qualification

C/C++ programmingAutonomy algorithmsSensor FusionROS2Computer visionUAS platformsSoftware containerizationDevOps principlesBachelor's degreeFAA Remote Pilot CertificationTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

5+ years of experience developing and debugging software and algorithms in C/C++ for Linux-based embedded systems, including driver development and integration of sensors, platforms, and interfaces

2+ years of experience developing autonomy algorithms such as localization and path planning for navigation

2+ years of experience leading robotic software development efforts, including requirements specification, design, implementation, integration, planning, tasking, testing, and code reviews

1+ years of experience integrating Sensor Fusion and State Estimation algorithms, including Kalman filters, particle filters, SLAM, and VIO

Knowledge of ROS2 to develop software for robotic applications

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field

Preferred

Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics-related field preferred; Doctorate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics-related field a plus

FAA Small UAS Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification