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# Senior Software Engineer II - Autonomy Systems

- **Company:** Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
- **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $142,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Corona (Software Development Kit), Data Systems, Middleware, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Multi-Agent Systems, Gitlab, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gh6k9v

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Statistics, Robotics or related subject area and 5+ years of related experience.

 + Experience in software development of AI/Autonomy for Robotics, Autonomous Uncrewed Systems, and/or related Machine Learning technologies

 + Prior experience programming in C/C++, Python, and embedded/real-time computing applications. Familiarity with RUST (or relevant memory-safe languages).

 + Extensive experience with modern software development (Agile, Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, Conan, SonarQube, automated test methodologies, etc.)

 + Working knowledge of Behavior-based Robotics: middleware/ROS, perception, cognition, decision algorithms (navigation, task/path planning, multi-agent coordination)

Preferred Qualifications:

 + Established history of successfully leading small-team implementation of advanced AI/Autonomy software technologies and effective technical communications

 + Working knowledge of USG DoD mission data systems and datalink architectures, such as JSE, OMS, UMAA, FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series.

## Description

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting software for advanced AI/Autonomy technologies for collaborative, autonomous mission systems operating in multiple domains.

Essential Functions:

 + Develop advanced AI/Autonomy software for multi-vehicle mission systems operating in complex, contested environments.

 + Work independently as a component lead and part of a program team to design, implement, simulate, and test autonomy software systems for uncrewed, multi-vehicle autonomy systems.

 + Support presentation of technical results to internal and external customers.

 + The position may require occasional travel (10%) when necessary.

 + Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DOD Security Clearance.


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