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# Principal Systems Engineer I - Autonomy Systems

- **Company:** Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
- **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $188,000.0 - $241,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Hardware Design, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, MagicDraw, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gizx25

## About the Role

+ 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.

## 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.


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