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# Sr. Autonomy Software Engineer II - MAGE

- **Company:** Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
- **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $96,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Software Library
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us6dd8f9ee18fb7de78282a424433d5d04

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar educational background, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in related industry experience or Masters Degree and 1+ years of experience in a related field.

 * Advanced experience in research software development with relevant programming skills in MATLAB/C++/Python.

 * Experience with AI/ML/Autonomy software libraries.

 * Experience with simulation, development and deployment environments.

Preferred Additional Skills and Experience:

 * Master's of Science degree

 * Experience with sensors and/or autonomous vehicles.

 * Ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve complex problems

 * Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills

 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing experience

 * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

 * Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

## Description

The Autonomy Research Engineer 2 conducts collaborative research, data analyses and software engineering, under the supervision of a project or task lead, supporting a group's research and development objectives. Mission autonomy is the ability for autonomous agents or teams to conduct strategic decision-making and coordinated actions toward longer-term operational objectives through persistent world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning under uncertainty and adversarial conditions.
Essential Functions:

 * Conduct assigned and/or collaborative research, data analyses and/or software engineering activities as directed, that support technical and program objectives.

 * Support the group's business development activities by developing technical proposal content, supporting data analyses and/or software engineering, as needed, under the guidance of a proposal technical lead.

 * Document and communicate technical results, data analyses, key findings, and takeaway

conclusions of research and development activities to internal audiences.

 * Contribute to publications as needed.

 * This role requires the Ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

 * May require the ability 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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