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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Architect Engineer 4 - 29392 - **Company:** HII Mission Technologies - **Location:** Bourne, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,291.0 - $177,559.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Tensorflow, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Pytorch, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030171/systems-architect-engineer-4-29392 ## About the Role * 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. #LI-MH1 * MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent OR 5+ years of relevant experience * Prior experience with software development * Prior experience with autonomous platforms * Understanding of multiple sensor modalities and underlying physics (e.g., EO, IR, lidar, radar, sonar, acoustics, etc.) * Understanding of detection, classification, and identification phenomonology * Experience training and deploying ML algorithms (python, pytorch, tensorflow) * Experience with estimation, tracking, and fusion algorithms * Strong tracking and sensor fusion background * Experience with maritime platforms * Current U.S. SECRET security clearance May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. ## Description HII Unmanned Systems is seeking a Perception Architect to join our Maritime Autonomy/AI Team. This role involves architecting, developing, integrating, and maintaining sensor perception capabilities deployed across HII's range of maritime platforms. You will work with the team to continuously add capability and demonstrate the solution to customers in real-world scenarios on HII REMUS and ROMULUS platforms. Sensors will span the spectrum of modalities, including EO, IR, acoustics, passive and active RF., * Architect and adapt cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms running on the Odyssey perception autonomy stack * Architect real-time tracking and sensor fusion systems * Create interfacing software to autonomously control sensors * Interact with the customers to understand their use cases and requirements * Drive execution of simulation tooling to exercise perception pipelines * Build and optimize AI/ML pipelines on edge hardware * Participate in field testing and rapid hardware iteration Designs and develops system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines system implementation approach and operational concept. 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