> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4246241-lead-autonomy-software-engineer-mage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4246241-lead-autonomy-software-engineer-mage). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Autonomy Software Engineer - Mage - **Company:** Scientific Systems Company, Inc. - **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $196,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Iterative and Incremental Development, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Reinforcement Learning, Multi-Agent Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-autonomy-software-engineer-mage-burlington-ma--c29acd41-b847-495f-8e96-874637a41e04 ## About the Role Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Simulation, Predictive Modeling, Requirements Derivation, Emerging Technology, Marketing, Customer Relations, Best Practices, Industry/Trade Analysis, * Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or equivalent experience and 7+ years of progressive autonomy technologies experience including team leadership in a related industry, a Master degree and 5+ years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. degree and 2+ years working in a related engineering role. * Experience working in a team leadership role in a related industry. * Proven track record of leading proposals and winning contracts. * Proven track record of leading programs in the principal investigator role or similar experience. * Experience in building and integrating software for edge platforms. * Experience with C/C++, Python, and/or project-specific required languages. (e.g. Java, Rust, etc.) * Experience assisting with non-technical programmatic priorities as needed, including staff planning, budget estimation and tracking, and customer-facing interactions. * Background in robotics technologies related to motion planning, behavior modeling, or decision-making and their accompanying algorithms. * Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for validation, verification, and training. Preferred Qualifications * M.S. or Ph.D. degrees * Familiar with AI/ML standard libraries and tools. * Experience working in Linux-based development environments. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Experience working on both classical autonomy and machine learning and the combination of the two, blending rule-based systems with learning-based methods such as reinforcement learning and generative methods to achieve resilient, adaptive behavior. * Experience developing software modules that combine planning, decision-making, and behavior execution in dynamic, adversarial environments. * Experience implementing and testing behavior architectures such as multi-agent collaboration, target engagement, payload management, reconnaissance, and engagement in adversarial scenarios. * Ability to analyze mission logs to diagnose failures and optimize models for iterative development. * Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical writing skills. * Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems ## Description The Lead Autonomy Engineer is a key technical contributor and small engineering team lead on multiple programs aligned with division and/or group 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 * Lead a team to develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges derived from customer requirements. * Serve as a subject matter expert in emerging mission autonomy technologies. * Support or lead marketing and proposal efforts in mission autonomy. * Support or lead managing and tasking team to achieve program milestones. * Take primary responsibility for prime and customer-facing interactions. * Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mission autonomy and other areas relevant to Scientific Systems. * Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advance R&D roadmaps. * The role does require the ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. * This role may require occasional travel when necessary. * May require the ability to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance.