MITRE · 2 hours ago
Principal Autonomous Systems Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $287K/yr
10+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation committed to addressing the nation's toughest challenges. They are seeking a Principal Autonomous Systems Engineer to lead initiatives in the autonomy space, collaborating with military leaders to develop and execute engineering solutions that enhance Army capabilities.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leverage expertise of real-time planning, optimization, and control algorithms for intelligent and autonomous systems to enable the Army’s strategic vision to reduce the burden on soldiers and increase combat power
Work with sponsor and industry to: Develop, test, and acquire data-driven solutions that meet military operational needs
Deliver strategic think and recommendations to deliver optimal Technical Performance through the application of autonomous engineering principles and best practices
Recognize technical challenges and lead engineering activities to deliver appropriate solutions
Driving the adoption for Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), use of commercial solutions, and partnerships with industry
Collaborate within MITRE to leverage ongoing Autonomy research and lab capabilities
Identify and articulate program risks and associated opportunities
Establish goals and communicate clear expectations and guidance that contribute to highest priority sponsor outcomes
Establish strong relationships within the sponsor organization
Define opportunities to collaborate with organizations outside of the sponsor to create a greater mission outcome
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or 5 years and a PhD; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Technical background in disciplines of relevance in one or more of the following: computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, control theory, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems
Applicable work experience related to Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
Proven experience in developing, testing, and acquiring data-driven solutions that meet military operational needs while working to understand specific areas for advanced autonomy research
Experience in advising US Military on the acquisition and deployment of new autonomy capabilities
Ability to perform technical analysis of existing, proposed, and in-development autonomy technologies
Experience leading engineering and automation teams for the integration of algorithms for intelligent and autonomous systems
Ability to identify gaps and shortfalls in operational performance and propose effective mitigations
Proven experience engaging sponsors with successful impacts and outcomes, and establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships
Established track record in leading the delivery of data-driven technical products with the military warfighting domain, resulting in positive mission impact
Experience with the use of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
Prior experience partnering with industry and academia to deliver military capabilities
Demonstrated ability to take risks and lead work with partial insights, and operate effectively autonomously
Demonstrated ability to build collaboration across organizational units
Demonstrates collaboration and communication skills to support individual, team, and customer-related interaction
Critical thinking, analytic, and problem-solving skills – comfortable working in dynamic settings where task objectives may evolve or need to be shaped, or creative solutions to task impediments must be identified
Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills, with the ability to author technical reports, present briefings, and persuasively speak to audiences of all backgrounds, including executives or senior customers
Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment, establish and leverage a diverse professional network, and integrate contributions from a variety of resources (people, tools, organizations)
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site
Preferred
An advanced degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc
Current/Active Top Secret Clearance
Prior experience developing or assessing Army systems or operations, reflected by: Working knowledge of Army organizations, missions, roles/responsibilities, and relationships
Extensive experience working on Autonomous Platforms
Extensive experience with Autonomy capabilities and features
Extensive experience with rapid prototyping, including fabrication and electronics
Extensive experience with field testing autonomous systems
Knowledge of advances of Autonomy evaluation capabilities in industry and academia
Domain knowledge of swarming systems, agentic AI, manufacturing robotics, and/or missile defense
Knowledge of Autonomy Techniques Real-time vehicle path planning, Sensor fusion, System identification, Model predictive control, Robust control design, Computational geometry, and/or Model-based design
Work and/or leadership of teams to implement and evaluate AI and Autonomy algorithms
Developed, proposed and executed research in the field of autonomy and/or missile defense
At least 15 years of experience working across Army organizations with an expert-level understanding on Autonomous Systems Engineer
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Katie Schroth
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Kerry Buckley
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