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Serco · 5 months ago

Senior Autonomy Engineer- Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Serco is a leading provider of services across Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation, employing over 9,000 individuals in North America. They are seeking a Senior AI and Autonomy/Swarm Engineer to provide technical and analytical expertise in assessing the capabilities of developing technologies for operational requirements. The role involves analyzing technology project data, presenting findings to senior decision-makers, and providing subject-matter expertise in warfighting technologies.

AutomotiveConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGovernmentInformation TechnologyOutsourcingTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze technology project data to include estimated performance, schedule, cost, project risk, and TRL/IRL/MRLs to make prioritization and acceleration recommendations across dozens of technologies within a mission area

Build and present briefings and reports synthesizing technology project analysis to inform Senior DoD decision-makers up to the Under Secretary and Deputy Secretary level

Provide subject-matter expertise in warfighting technologies and capabilities for Joint Information Advantage, Battlespace Awareness, Command and Control, and Joint Fires and Protection

Provide technical analysis and advice to inform capability requirements development and validation through the military requirements process

Provide technical expertise to inform mission engineering studies, prototype development, experimentation, and global integrated wargaming

Qualification

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningAutonomyDrone Swarm capabilitiesC5ISRT expertiseDAU Level III CertificationISR systems knowledgeExecutive presenceEffective communicationAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

A Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field

15 years of relevant work experience

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Significant experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Autonomy, and Drone Swarm capabilities, applications, and concepts

Experience with one or more defense S&T labs, S&T management, technology and transition challenges

Technical expertise in command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting (C5ISRT) in two or more of the following areas: Space and satellite ground station operations, Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3), Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC), Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

DAU Level III Acquisition Certification

The ability to travel up to 10%

Working knowledge of current and future airborne and space ISR systems to include the proliferated low earth orbit (PLEO) constellations

Experience leading the planning and execution of complex engineering and systems analysis efforts for the DoD and/or IC

Executive presence with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop high-quality, professional briefings and written reports to succinctly capture key issues for DoD decision-makers

Self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish work independently with minimal guidance

Must be highly organized with acute attention to detail

Preferred

JCIDS experience working with the Joint Staff in the military requirements process

Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) experience, highly desired

Joint Staff experience, highly desired

OSD, Joint Staff, and/or Service Staff experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions