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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Autonomy and Intelligent Systems Development Team Leader - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Artificial Neural Networks, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Expert Systems, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035048/autonomy-and-intelligent-systems-development-team-leader ## About the Role * Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field. * Have 5+ years of experience in algorithm development and analysis, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and controls software engineering. * Possess strong analytical problem-solving skills and leadership characteristics, including the ability to visualize, select, and communicate system level solutions and technical direction. * Possess expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and methods including neural networks, symbolic regression, and ensemble methods. * Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and follow-through. * Exhibit the ability to lead and cultivate welcoming teams. * Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills. * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. * Hold an M.S. or PhD. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related technical field. * Have experience in spacecraft flight or ground software development. * Have experience developing autonomous or artificially intelligent systems for flight software. * Have experience in writing internal and external proposals in the area of autonomous systems. * Demonstrate experience leading teams in development or research projects. * Demonstrate success executing awarded proposals. * Have published articles in autonomous systems or artificial intelligence. * Demonstrate experience mentoring staff or interns. ## Description Are you interested in building autonomous and intelligent software and systems to solve sophisticated challenges for National Security Space and NASA missions and systems? Do you envision a future where your contributions enable artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) on spacecraft? Do you have a passion for mentoring technical staff and leading collaborative teams? Are you passionate about growing new technologies as they relate to autonomous and intelligent systems? We are seeking a Team Leader (Section Supervisor) in the Embedded Applications (SIE) group to mentor and lead a team of software engineers working on both civil (NASA) and National Security Space missions. We are looking for a motivated, creative, and team-focused AI/ML and autonomy software engineer to supervise a growing section of technical staff members. You will work with and mentor staff who are designing and developing expert systems for autonomous spacecraft, be a member of the group leadership team, and provide technical expertise in the design and development of autonomous and intelligent systems. In addition to Section Supervisor responsibilities, you will also be a leading and visionary technical contributor as a member of the Embedded Applications group focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning into the design and development of embedded flight software. * Contribute to group technical strategy and management function - to include participation in hiring panels and assuring compliance with institutional policies. * Serve as an AI/ML and expert systems domain authority and project technical leader for the team. * Work closely with members of the section and group to support research, development and adaptation of AI/ML algorithms to build expert systems for autonomous spacecraft in the context of embedded systems. * Work with technical experts across the Laboratory to research, design, develop, and advance autonomous and intelligent technologies and capabilities including fault protection, tasking, space networking, cyber-related algorithms, and system health monitoring. * Review software processes and procedures, perform software quality reviews, proposal reviews, and overview of publications and presentations by staff. * Define, design, and develop AI/ML and automated expert systems in the context of an embedded system. * Recruit, train, and retain skilled and motivated software engineers while recognizing and promoting everyday staff achievements. * Mentor, coach, encourage, and empower staff in a career development culture of continuous improvement. * Cultivate an environment that promotes creativity, dedication to quality, and engagement. * Share knowledge by collaborating with and mentoring APL staff, engaging with spacecraft engineers and participate in working groups. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [How Regex Works: The Secret Sauce Behind Pattern Matching](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1212-how-regex-works-the-secret-sauce-behind-pattern-matching) - [Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1815-let-s-talk-quality-lilia-gargouri) - [One Does Not Simply Make Architecture Decisions Alone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2128-one-does-not-simply-make-architecture-decisions-alone) - [Eclipse Qrisp: Next Generation of Quantum Algorithm Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1155-eclipse-qrisp-next-generation-of-quantum-algorithm-development) - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)