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MITRE · 12 hours ago

Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation committed to tackling the nation's toughest challenges through innovative technology solutions. The Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer will focus on the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI solutions, working in a fast-paced team environment to support sponsor programs and MITRE’s AI and autonomy efforts.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in building robotics and artificial intelligence projects

Work a wide variety of challenging activities in direct support of sponsor programs

Support MITRE’s AI and autonomy efforts

Qualification

AutonomyAI experienceRobotics expertiseComputer visionDeep learningMachine learningControl theoryHuman machine teamingMulti-robot systemsROS 2DockerEdge computingVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsRelationship development

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level US Government security clearance

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance

Applicable work experience related to Autonomy and AI

Understand autonomous systems across different domains (DoD, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, Industry and Academia)

Deep experience in one or more robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, control theory, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems

Ability to articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaboration), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps

Familiarity with the state of the art in the field, including the use of ROS 2 and Docker

Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios

Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills

Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development with sponsors

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred

Advanced degree in related field such as Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc

Knowledge of advances of Autonomy and AI evaluation capabilities in industry and academia

Domain knowledge of swarming systems, agentic AI, manufacturing robotics, and/or missile defense

Experience with configuring and writing software for open source flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4. Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc)

Experience with rapid prototyping, including fabrication and electronics

Experience with field testing autonomous systems, particularly unmanned aerial systems

Knowledge and/or experience with edge computing, C-SWAP (compute, size, weight, and power) platforms, and/or surrogate or scaled platforms

Work and/or leadership of teams to implement and evaluate AI and Autonomy algorithms

Developed, proposed and executed research in the field of autonomy

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees