Senior Software Engineer II - Modeling and Simulation Mission Solutions
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. Senior Software Engineer II - Modeling and Simulation Mission Solutions
The Senior Software Engineer II position in AI/Autonomy systems development will emphasize modeling/simulation (M+S) and software testing of complex autonomy systems in operationally realistic scenarios. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and supporting advanced M+S infrastructure for testing and evaluation of AI/Autonomy-enabled systems in multiple domains.
Essential Functions:
- Develop advanced M+S infrastructure, and support testing of multi-vehicle autonomy for operational environments.
- Provide relevant technical expertise as part of a team to design, implement, simulate, and test autonomy software systems for uncrewed, multi-vehicle autonomy systems.
- Support presentation of technical information and data to internal and external customers.
- This role may require occasional travel (10%) when necessary.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance.
Requirements
Basic Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Software Engineering, Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, or Data Science.
- 5+ years of experience with modern C++, CMake, Git and software practices including dockerized development, CI/CD workflows.
- Experience in software development of autonomy and AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software
- Experience with Linux-based development environments and embedded platforms such as the Nvidia Jetson
- Experience with modern software development tool chains and processes (Agile, /Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, , , and automated test methodologies, etc.)
Preferred Skills:
- Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.
- Must be able to work effectively as part of an integration-focused development team.
- Desired: Familiarity with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards (especially OMS/UCI and AFSIM, but also FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, UMAA etc).
- Desired: Familiarity with Python and Conan package manager
- Desired: Familiarity with AI robotic navigation and decision algorithms – path planning (A*, RRT), schedule optimization (Simulated Annealing, Genetic Algorithms, Tabu Search), distributed coordination algorithms
- Experience working on DOD projects
- Ability to hold a security clearance
Benefits
- Salary: $142,000 - $180,000 (Depends on Experience)
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability.
- Training & Development
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Skills
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- Are you able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance? US Citizenship is required.