Lead Software Engineer 2-Assistant Group Lead - Autonomy Technologies

SSCI is looking to fill Lead Software Engineer 2/Assistant Group Lead position in the areas of autonomy for Unmanned Systems.

*Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (www.ssci.com) is a leading developer of advanced technologies for navigation, mission planning and autonomy for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1990 and based in Woburn, MA, Scientific Systems Company Inc. (SSCI) invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customers’ most challenging missions. SSCI focuses on the creation of AI/ML enabled capabilities to command, control, communicate with, and manage composable collections of intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms across all domains.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develop advanced concepts in Autonomy, AI, Machine Learning, and/or Cognitive Systems

• Develop competitive proposals and follow-on programs for R+D customers, including DARPA, ONR, AFRL, ARL, NASA, and other government agencies and industry primes

• Lead execution of advanced technology R+D programs in Principal Investigator roles

• Support other company initiatives and programs in a Subject Matter Expert role
• Manage and mentor a group of 5-20 engineers working related programs.
• Lay out group and company-level technology development roadmaps and customer-focused business plans

• Support company marketing and business development via technical briefings, publications, conferences, and professional outreach activities.

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of experience (DoD strong preferred) and Ph.D. in Computer Science or relevant engineering discipline, including as a manager for software development or R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software
• Proficiency with AI robotic navigation and/or decision and/or coordination algorithms – path planning (A*, RRT), schedule optimization (Simulated Annealing, Genetic Algorithms, Tabu Search), distributed multi-robot coordination algorithms.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, and (desired) relevant memory-safe languages. Familiarity with Linux-based development environments highly desired
• Demonstrated capability in proposal-writing and execution management for relevant technical engineering efforts of >$1.5 million in size.
• Experience running and mentoring teams of 5+ researchers and engineers.
• Must be able to design software architecture for complex software systems, and integrate with DoD-standard architectures and interfaces.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards (especially OMS and AFSIM, but also FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc.)
• Familiarity with modern software development tool chains and processes (Agile, git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD and automated test methodologies, etc.)
• Experience leading a team to build modular, reusable software with deployment-ready production values
• Experience in Human Systems Integration (HSI), User Interfaces (UI), Multi-Vehicle Tasking, and/or Mission Planning for Unmanned Systems.
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), and be able to build and maintain customer relationships.

Benefits

Salary is competitive with market rates, with annual bonus awards based on company and individual performance. SSCI benefits package includes 401K, Health/Life/Disability Insurance.