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# Senior Software Engineer I - Autonomy Software

- **Company:** Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
- **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,000.0 - $154,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux, Genetic Algorithm, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7bbc341f3510ed910452d29b7764beaf

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Data Science

 * 4+ years of experience in software development/R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software.

 * Experience developing modular, maintainable, production-quality autonomy software.

 * Experience developing using C/C++, Python, and (optional but desired) relevant memory-safe languages.

 * Experience with and/or understanding of modern software development tool chains and processes (Agile, git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, Conan, SonarQube, automated test methodologies, etc.)

 * Desired: Familiarity with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards (e.g. OMS/UCI, A-GRA, WOSA, FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, AFSIM, etc).

 * Desired: Familiarity with AI robotic navigation and decision algorithms - path planning (A*, RRT), schedule optimization (Simulated Annealing, Genetic Algorithms, Tabu Search), distributed coordination algorithms

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Familiarity with Linux-based development environments is highly desired.

 * Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.

 * Strong collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary autonomy, vehicle systems, and systems engineering teams.

 * Must be able to work effectively as part of an integration-focused development team.

## Description

Scientific Systems is looking to fill a Senior Software Engineer position in the domain of Autonomous Vehicles and Uncrewed Systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing software for advanced AI/ML programs relating to autonomous flight systems and crewed-uncrewed collaboration.
Essential Functions:

 * Architect and develop advanced software for multi-vehicle autonomy for complex, contested environments.

 * Provide relevant technical expertise as part of a team to design, implement, and test autonomy software systems for embedded uncrewed multi-vehicle autonomy.

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

 * Support integration of existing work into an unified software architecture.

 * This role may require occasional travel to remote test events.

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


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