Autonomous Systems Research Scientist with Security ...

Location: Reston, VA Security Clearance: US Citizen/Clearable Our unmanned systems team is adding a talented research scientist with a background in autonomous systems, robotics, and/or machine learning. Our team is dedicated to creating resilient mission autonomy via the development of technologies that increase the reliability and longevity of unmanned vehicles in some of the world''s most demanding environments, on some of the most complex of missions. The successful candidate will be passionate about designing, developing, and applying cutting-edge autonomy technologies for prototype maritime systems. In this position, you will develop and contribute ideas for autonomous vehicle technologies in navigation, command and control, and decision making. You will be part of a team that designs and implements some of the most capable and advanced autonomous software systems on or off the planet. You will integrate into, and lead, dynamic and highly motivated project teams, and use new ideas from across multiple fields to push the boundaries of the possible for intelligent systems. Required Qualifications • Master''s degree in computer science, robotics, mathematics, physics, or applicable engineering field • At least 2 years of relevant maritime autonomous systems experience • Object-oriented programming proficiency • Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision Desired Qualifications • Advanced degree in robotics, computer science, physics, or applicable engineering field • Experience in autonomy and autonomous decision making, underwater navigation, automated planning, and/or machine learning • Programming experience in modern C++ • Experience in R&D environments and with rapid software prototyping • Ability to improvise and think ''outside the box'' to develop technical solutions • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral • A track record of publications and/or successful proposal writing • Experience with Federal S&T and R&D sponsors (DOE, NOAA, DARPA, ONR, NASA) and contract vehicles (BAAs, SBIRs) • Experience in the offshore maritime industry • Active DOD clearance Email Your Resume

Created: 2025-10-04