Principal Systems Engineer I - Autonomy Systems

Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
Burlington, MA, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$188,000.0 - $241,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Hardware Design Software Architecture Systems Architecture MagicDraw Information Technology

Job description

The Principal Systems Engineer I - Autonomy Systems will be responsible for leading engineering and/or industry teams to meet the technical objectives of systems programs., + Lead engineering and/or industry teams to meet technical objectives of systems programs of >$5M scope, demonstrating SSCI technology solutions at TRL 6 or higher.

  • Contribute significantly to the successful capture of several mid-sized and large programs in AI, autonomy, or related advanced technology areas.

  • Lead autonomy system architecture, software and hardware integration, test and evaluation, demonstration and delivery of operationally relevant systems to customers.

  • Define and document system requirements, interfaces, and performance metrics.

  • Lead development of and implement Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction plans.

  • Apply MBSE processes and integrate M+S and Digital Engineering toolchains and practices for autonomy systems agile development.

  • Develop, maintain, and facilitate compliance with a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), for systems engineering and technical project management.

  • This role may require the ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

  • May be required to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active US DOD Security Clearance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields, with 10+ progressive systems engineering and technical leadership experience, or Master’s degree and 8+ years of related experience or demonstrated expertise in a critical technology area.

  • Prior experience working with autonomy systems and software architecture.

  • Experience leading advanced modeling and simulation efforts using AFSIM and MBSE using Cameo/MagicDraw.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters of Science degree or PhD

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems

  • Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary: $188,000 - $241,000 (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)

  • Paid Winter shut down

About the company

Scientific Systems 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 Burlington, MA, Scientific Systems Company 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.

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